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2nd 9W - Review English IV 2021

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Ironic
b)

Informational / Neutral

c)
Joyful
d)
Dramatic
2.

Why the author wrote the text-

a)

text structure

b)

theme

c)

author's purpose

d)

main idea

3.

What is evidence?

a)

The arrangement and sequence

of words in sentences, clauses, and

phrases.

b)

The way or pattern in which

an author organizes ideas within a text.

c)

Any characteristic of the

text outside the main body of the text that

helps convey meaning such as titles, charts,

photographs, timelines, footnotes, etc.

d)

Specific details or facts that

support an inference or idea.

4.

Text structure is...

a)

The arrangement and sequence

of words in sentences, clauses, and

phrases.

b)

The way or pattern in which

an author organizes ideas within a text.

c)

Any characteristic of the

text outside the main body of the text that

helps convey meaning such as titles, charts,

photographs, timelines, footnotes, etc.

d)

Specific details or facts that

support an inference or idea.

5.
The attitude the writer has toward the theme or topic of a text
a)
mood
b)
tone
c)
symbolism
d)
structure
6.

Which of the following is considered plagiarism?

a)

copying and pasting without proper attribution

b)

summarizing without proper attribution

c)

paraphrasing without proper attribution

d)

all of the above

7.

Shortening information to include only the most important details

a)

paraphrase

b)

synthesize

c)

summarize

d)

analyze

8.

Putting all pertinent information into your own words

a)

summarize

b)

paraphrase

c)

plagiarize

d)

recap

9.

Title of the list of sources used during research

a)

works cited page

b)

sources used page

c)

source list

d)

website list

10.

The day of the due date you don't have your assignment ready. You asked your friend for help. Instead of helping you do the assignment on your own, your friend gives you all their answers. You copy your friend's answers in your assignment and submit as your own work. Is this plagiarism?

a)
YES
b)
NO
11.

What should you do when you find a word you don't know?

a)

Ignore it

b)

Guess what it means and move on

c)

Define it using a dictionary or context clues

d)

Write a catchy song about it

12.

The purpose of annotating is to...

a)

make an assumption about what is being read

b)

make us do more work than we should be doing in English

c)

highlight the text word for word

d)

allow you to interact with, understand, and think about what the text is saying

13.

Organizational text structure that provides examples and evidence in detail to support, explain, and analyze a main point or idea.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Description

c)

Examples and Illustrations

d)

Chronological

14.

Organizational text structure that provides detailed information using adjectives that appeal to the five senses as well as other vivid details that help readers visualize or understand an item or concept.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Description

c)

Examples and Illustrations

d)

Problem and Solution

15.
"The beloved children's writer, Shel Silverstein is well known for his three books of children's poems. The first book, Where the Sidewalk Ends was first published in 1974. The second book, A Light in the Attic, came out seven years later in 1981. The final book, Falling Up, was published in 1996."

What is the text structure?
a)
Description
b)
Cause/Effect
c)
Problem/Solution
d)
Sequence
16.

Text structure that describes a problem and explains one or more solutions is:

a)

cause and effect

b)

problem and solution

c)

compare and contrast

d)

examples and illustrations

17.

Text structure that describes how two things are similar and different is:

a)

order and sequence

b)

compare and contrast

c)

cause and effect

d)

problem and solution

18.

Text structure that provides steps in a procedure or events in chronological order is:

a)

order and sequence

b)

problem and solution

c)

examples and illustrations

d)

compare and contrast

19.

Text structure that describes an event or events (cause) and the events (effect) that follow is:

a)

problem and solution

b)

description

c)

compare and contrast

d)

cause and effect

20.
What is the definition of pathos?
a)
Appeal to the credibility/trustworthiness of the speaker
b)
Something an author uses to make the subject interesting to the reader and to grab the reader’s attention
c)
Appeal to logic
d)
Appeal to the emotions of the audience
21.
What is the definition of logos?
a)
Appeal to the credibility/trustworthiness of the speaker
b)
Something an author uses to make the subject interesting to the reader and to grab the reader’s attention
c)
Appeal to Appeal to the emotions of the audience
d)
Appeal to logic
22.
What is the definition of ethos?
a)
Appeal to the credibility/trustworthiness of the speaker
b)
Something an author uses to make the subject interesting to the reader and to grab the reader’s attention
c)
Appeal to Appeal to the emotions of the audience
d)
Appeal to logic
23.
"Similes, metaphors, and imagery" are types of...
a)
Explicit Language
b)
Implicit Language
c)
Figurative Language
d)
Loaded Language
24.
What is the definition of denotative?
a)
Using language effectively and persuasively in writing or speaking
b)
Literal meaning of a word or phrase (the dictionary definition)
c)
Questions that do not require an answer
d)
The emotions or feelings that a word or phrase creates
25.
What is the definition of connotative?
a)
Using language effectively and persuasively in writing or speaking
b)
Literal meaning of a word or phrase (the dictionary definition)
c)
Questions that do not require an answer
d)
The emotions or feelings that a word or phrase creates
26.
Using numbers to get us to think logically
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Arrows
27.
Which rhetorical strategy is being used here?
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Oh No
28.
Which rhetorical strategy is being used here?
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Ragu
29.
"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."
a)
ethos
b)
logos
c)
pathos
30.
Which of the following would be a technique that implements logos?
a)
Using pictures of a hurt child
b)
Including research 
c)
Having someone credible who agrees with you
d)
Making people laugh
31.

Can we use more than one rhetorical appeal at the same time?

a)

Yes

b)

No

32.

You are trying to prove that MSN should incorporate recess into the 7th grade curriculum.

What source is the most credible place to find your evidence?

a)

Your friend's blog

b)

An encyclopedia entry describing recess

c)

An article from the Washington Post outlining the benefits of recess for middle schoolers

d)

A letter from a parent complaining that their 7th grader is too hyper at home

33.

The claim: Video games are helpful.

An example of a counterargument would be:

a)

Video games improve coordination.

b)

Video games might also help improve visual skills.

c)

Although video games can be used to simulate trainings for soldiers, they are bad according to most teachers and parents.

d)

Some doctors believe violent video games increase your heart rate in a negative way.

34.

Why do we include counterclaims?

a)

To anticipate the argument from the opposing side

b)

To show what you know and strengthen your argument

c)

To prevent bias

d)

All of the above

35.

What is the underlined section? Schools shouldn't give homework. Some might argue it's important for practice, but students can end up practicing incorrectly.

a)

Claim

b)

Counterclaim

c)

Rebuttal

36.

What is a counterargument?

a)

An argument that disproves its' claim

b)

An argument that refutes or disproves the opposing side (other side)

c)

An argument that allows the reader to understand the claim

37.
Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain you with a story about artists
b)
to teach you how all artists become famous
c)
to convince you to attend an art program
d)
to explain how to paint a sunset
38.
Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?
a)

to entertain you with a story about a boy who worked hard

b)
to teach how to play basketball
c)
to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
d)
to explain the rules of basketball
39.
A magazine article about JJ Watt is most likely to 
a)
Entertain the reader with a funny interview
b)
Inform the reader about JJ Watt's professional career
c)
Persuade you to watch the Texans
d)
Express JJ Watt's feelings about football 
40.

Is A Rhetorical Question meant to be Answered ?

a)

Yes

b)

No

41.

_______________ means: a question someone asks without expecting an answer.

a)

anaphora

b)

epistrophe

c)

rhetorical question

d)

parallelism

42.

Often, the most important decision an author makes is his or her word choice. What is word choice also known as?

a)

Diction

b)

Words

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

Metaphors

43.
a)

rhetorical question

b)

metaphor

c)

anaphora

d)

simile

44.

The NEW Subway wrap is the single greatest thing in the world! Get one today!

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

hyperbole

d)

onomatopoeia

45.
What is the "tone" of a story?
a)
The feeling the passage evokes from the reader
b)
The author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject
c)
The time and place of the story
d)
The summary of events in the story
46.

Perhaps because bats are nocturnal in habit, a wealth of thoroughly unreliable legend has grown up about them, and men have made of the harmless, even beneficial little beasts a means of expressing their unreasoned fears.  Bats were the standard paraphernalia for witches, the females half of humanity stood in terror that bats would become entangled in their hair.  Phrases crept into the language expressing man’s revulsion or ignorance—“Bat’s in the Belfry,” “Batty,” “Blind as a Bat.”

What is the tone?

a)
creepy
b)
scary
c)
informational
d)
exciting
47.
Lana was bursting with excitement.  She paced up and down, and every few minutes headed to the window to check for the mail carrier.  When he finally showed up, she ran down the path and stretched out her hand for the mail.  She took a deep breath and, hands shaking, ripped open the envelope.  
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
humorous 
b)
persuasive 
c)
anxious 
d)
cheerful 
48.

What is textual evidence?

a)

Your claim.

b)

Proof from the text to support your answer.

c)

What the author thinks about a topic.

d)

An explanation in your own words about your claim.

49.
Why is it important to provide textual evidence?
a)
It makes your paragraph longer.
b)
It allows your reader to get the important facts from the article without reading the whole thing.
c)
It shows that you know what you are talking about.
d)
It makes your claim stronger and helps prove your point.
50.

What is a call to action?

a)

restates the thesis

b)

calls the audience to act or response in a specific way

c)

summarizes the important points of the essay

d)

captures the reader's attention