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Week of 12/12/21-thesis, review, and trivia

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This term refers to an argument that appeals to one's emotions
a)
Logos
b)
Pathos
c)
Ethos
2.
This term refers to an argument that appeals to logic
a)
Logos
b)
Ethos
c)
Pathos
d)
Rhetorical Fallacy
3.

The Writer's Credibility - the writer provides evidence to the audience that he is credible (believable/trustworthy) and knowledgeable about the subject matter

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

4.

What does this image appeal to?

a)

Ethos (character)

b)

Pathos (emotion)

c)

Logos (reason/logic)

5.

Using a celebrity endorsement:

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

6.
a)
Ethos
b)
Logos
c)
Pathos
7.
Where should a thesis statement appear?
a)
first paragraph
b)
anywhere in the essay
c)
last paragraph
d)
the first sentence of every paragraph
8.
The thesis statement should include your opinion on the on the points your are analyzing.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
What is the purpose of the thesis?
a)
To remind your reader what your paper is about
b)
To state your opinion or claim and prove it
c)
To hook the reader's attention
d)
To use vocabulary words
10.

What kind of hook is this: Each year thousands of teenagers die in driving accidents

a)

definition (meaning of a word)

b)

shocking statement

c)

Quote from a famous person

d)

question

11.

What kind of hook is this: The dictionary defines gossip as "casual conversation," but gossip is in reality a much more negative interaction.

a)

scene

b)

question

c)

shocking statement

d)

definition

12.

What kind of hook is this: The poet Emily Dickinson once said, "Saying nothing ... sometimes says the most."

a)

humorous statement

b)

dilemma

c)

quote from a famous person

d)

shocking statement

13.
What is the subject of a sentence?
a)
what is said about the subject. 
b)
a person, place, idea, or thing.
c)
who or what the sentence is about. 
d)
the sentence
14.
What is the simple subject?
Judge Lane presided over municipal court. 
a)
presided
b)
court
c)
Judge Lane
d)
Judge
15.

Identify the linking verb.


Kaylee was happy that Emily called.

a)

that

b)

happy

c)

was

d)

called

16.

Identify the linking verb.


Brynna is excited about going for ice cream.

a)

is

b)

about

c)

excited

d)

for

17.

Identify the linking verb.


Kyle was tired and cranky.

a)

Kyle

b)

and

c)

was

18.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun.
What is the adjective in the sentence?
The young class was nervous about the test.
a)
young
b)
class
c)
about
d)
test
19.

You find a bag on the sidewalk and look inside. Who might this bag belong to?

a)

A teacher

b)

A scientist

c)

A parent

d)

A student

20.

What is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence?


I listen to music.

a)

to listen

b)

to music

c)

I music

d)

listen music

21.

Cause: I studied all night for my spelling test.

What is the effect?

a)

I got an A+ on the test!

b)

Studying is important.

c)

My teacher told me to study.

d)

The spelling words were difficult.

22.

The FRIGID water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter and her lips turn blue.


What does the word FRIGID mean?

a)

cold

b)

clean

c)

green

d)

warm

23.

Which of the following is a common noun?

a)

Pizza Hut

b)

Burger King

c)

restaurant

24.

Choose the correct meaning for the root word mis/mit ?

a)

to send

b)

hand

c)

well

d)

empty

25.

Choose the correct meaning for the root word

man?

a)

to send

b)

hand

c)

well

d)

empty

26.

Choose the correct meaning for the root word

scrib/script?

a)

to send

b)

write

c)

well

d)

empty

27.
What does "anti" mean?
a)
Against
b)
Not
c)
Cause to
d)
Before
28.

If a person has a bag full of these items, where might he or she be going?

a)

the beach

b)

snowboarding

c)

fishing

d)

the mall

29.

Find the subject: Rudolph looked out of the window to check the sky.

a)

Rudolph

b)

looked

c)

window

d)

sky

30.

What is the subject?

Holiday tourists visit temples and pyramids.

a)

visit

b)

temples and pyramids

c)

Holiday tourists

31.
"100% of students who use their class time wisely complete their project and are successful" is an example of __________
a)
Logos
b)
Pathos
c)
Ethos
d)
magical fairy dust
32.
Which of these is a thesis statement?
a)
Knowing a foreign language.
b)
Why should people know a foreign language?
c)
Knowing a foreign language is a very useful skill because it can help one advance in a career, relate better to others, and open one's mind to the ideas of another culture.
33.
A thesis statement is...
a)
Something your teacher makes you write
b)
Your opinion about the topic in the prompt
c)
A sentence that you're supposed to have in your introduction
d)
A sentence
34.
Where should a thesis statement appear?
a)
first paragraph
b)
anywhere in the essay
c)
last paragraph
d)
the first sentence of every paragraph
35.

Why do we use bridges?

a)

To make us mess up

b)

To make the writing flow

c)

to be mean

d)

Because we want to

36.
Benjamin Franklin loved to write.  When he was twenty-two, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper.  He also printed a book called Poor Richard’s Almanac.  It had funny stories, information about the weather, and wise sayings.
a)
Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.
b)
Benjamin Franklin worked very hard when he was young.
c)
Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about the weather.
d)
Benjamin Franklin was very poor.
37.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house for the holidays. My entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The days go by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!

What is the main idea?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with his family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

d)

The author is sad to leave his cousins.

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