WorksheetsFinal Exam Prep
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is theme?
a brief account of the main points of a text.
a unifying idea or message repeated or developed throughout a text.
the major point and what a text is primarily about.
a clearly stated position on a topic that informs the reader what an essay is about.
What is the difference between a theme and a topic?
A theme is one word, a topic is an author's purpose.
A theme is a statement, a topic is figurative language.
There is no difference.
A theme is a message or statement about a topic and a topic is generally a single word idea addressed in the text.
Which piece of textual evidence supports the thematic statement "people cannot create their own future: their gods decide the path their life will take"?
"But on further thought he told himself that Nwoye was not worth fighting for. Why should he be cursed with such a son?"
"Okonkwo was popularly called the "Roaring Flame". As he looked into the log fire he recalled the name."
"He saw clearly the finger of his personal god or chi. For how else could he explain his great misfortune and exile and now his despicable son's behavior?"
"How could he have been begotten a woman for a son?"
What is figurative language?
figures of speech that make a text more effective, persuasive, and impactful
saying something literally
the use of illustrations in a text
confusing writing that lacks description
Identify examples of figurative language:
imagery
metaphor
logos
simile
hyperbole
Which of the following examples of figurative language supports the theme "strong friendships stand the test of time"?
"Like a tree in the river, she would always have friends and people around her who looked like her, who loved her."
"There would be new friendships to form: fresh, unknown adventures to experience".
"Days so hot that one wanted to sit on the bank and rest between swims".
"So audible were the clamoring voices of her friends in those memories that she almost turned to see if any of them had followed her".
What is a claim?
typically, a false statement
the position being taken in an argument
all you need to make a strong argument
not relevant to this class
A claim should be supported by relevant and sufficient evidence.
True
False
Which statement makes a claim for an argument about why cats make good pets for elderly people?
Cats can stay indoors all the time and can be left alone overnight.
Cats enjoy sleep and cuddling with their owners.
Cats would be a wonderful pet for elderly people because they require minimal care.
Cats do not have to be taken for a walk and they do not need constant play time or exercise.
"Whoever has leaned over the side of a sailboat, peering into the green crystalline waters, and seen the shimmering sides of a 15lb fish, firmly hooked, will never turn over sleepily, for a last nap, when their door is almost broken in at 5AM" is a statement that supports an argument that fishermen are:
dedicated
generous
inquisitive
lazy
Why might an author use repetition in a text?
To reference famous or well-known events, people, or things.
To paint vivid pictures with words.
To draw comparisons between to unlike things.
To emphasize a main point or main idea.
What is the main idea of a paragraph?
the first sentence
the primary point or concept that the author wants to communicate to the readers about the topic
the topic being discussed
how effectively the author uses figurative language
What is rhetoric?
when an speaker makes false claims in an argument
using only facts, statistics, and data in an argument to support a claim
the use of emotional appeals instead of logical appeals to persuade or convince an audience
effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques
Which is the BEST way to organize the reasoning for the claim that a city council has done a disservice to their community by mishandling money, focusing on frivolous cases, and failing to listen to community concerns?
Provide carefully considered opinions and general opinions for many sources and cite those sources correctly.
Consider potential counterclaims to demonstrate your ability to defend your claim from opposing viewpoints.
Provide evidence of mishandling funds, give testimony about the time spent on frivolous causes, and show an example of community concerns being ignored.
Keep your supporting evidence general so that a variety of evidence will convincingly support your claim.
If you don't know the answer to a multiple choice question, what should you do first?
Guess!
Eliminate any answers you know are false.
Ask Ms. Graham or Dr. McKenzie :)
Give up :(
