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WorksheetsEOC Review #2
Total questions: 101
Worksheet time: 2hrs 43mins
Choose the correct definition for the term below.
Evaluate
to be strong in opposition or disagreement; differ
to determine the level, value or worth; to appraise
historical or social conditions or events leading up to or being present during a given situation or event
Choose the correct definition for the term below.
Emphasis
easily roused to subjective response leading to experience emotion
to show a difference or differences or comparison
to give greater strength or importance to something
What is the term for a paragraph in a poem?
rhyme
stanza
line
topic
Sequence of events in a story (introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)
plot
foreshadowing
conflict
theme
Based on the quote below, what does the word molten mean?
"Brighter was the light- beam than molten gold, but silent in its rise and silent in its fall.
melted
liquified
Useful
solidified
is the background for the action of a story and includes the time and place
setting
rising action
exposition
resolution
Dear Ms. Langston,
Ever since I hit your car in the parking lot last week, I've felt really bad. I know that my accident inconvenienced you and ruined your plans for a vacation. I hope that you can forgive me. From now on, I promise to be more careful when driving through a busy parking lot. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you or your family.
What is the tone of the letter?
A. affectionate
irreverent
scornful
apologetic
Me
I'm captain of the soccer team
And scored the winning goal.
I'm strong and smart and good at math
And I'm on the honor roll.
I have perfect, chiseled cheekbones,
And I dress the latest fads.
You can see my flawless, handsome face
On several TV ads.
This year, I won the talent show
And was homecoming king
And got the lead in the school play
And won lots of other things.
The girls think I'm the coolest guy.
My rank is understood.
Do you wonder why I always win?
It's cuz I'm just that good.
What is the tone of the poem?
arrogant
dejected
ashamed
respectful
A Boy with Dreams
by A. Gautam
Willy waited every night to wake up and turn into Batman.
He had the jaw that looked intimidating in a cowl,
and the perfect chin with a hint of toughness—
full lips—an embodiment of strength.
But he had the eyes of a poet—searching meaning,
and looking beyond what is seen.
When he looked at the city from his balcony,
he was learning to swim in the world—
growing up to be a man was tougher than it seemed.
He was a boy with dreams.
He wanted wings.
Which statement best describes the purpose of this passage?
A. It's a persuasive selection on how to sleep and dream.
B. It's an entertaining piece about a young boy's dreams.
C. It's an instructive work on how to live and dream big.
D. It's an informative article about a confused dreamer.
Want to stay healthy and help the Earth at the same time? On August 1, Trekkers will release the Ergo-Pack, an ergonomically designed backpack made from 100% recycled material. According to Trekkers' president Tamara Osteen, "At Trekkers, we are all about keeping kids healthy. That is why we are excited to release this one-of-a-kind product that kids will love. The Ergo-Pack will protect them while protecting the Earth.“ Osteen says that the Ergo-Pack was designed to answer an ongoing complaint of many parents—heavy backpacks causing severe back pain in children of all ages. The Ergo-Pack is specially designed to pull the weight off of the child's back by evenly distributing it so excess pressure is not put on the lower back and spine, which can cause pain and injury.
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of this passage?
A. It entertains readers with a story about helping the environment.
B. It informs readers about the process of making the Ergo-Pack.
C. It persuades readers to learn how to protect their backs.
D. It advertises a product made by a luggage company to readers.
The fact is, teenagers who are still growing need 9 or 10 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night. Do most children get that much? It's highly unlikely. In the United States alone, an estimated 30% to 40% don't get adequate sleep. Most teenagers try to stay up later than they're allowed—to watch a favorite TV show or chat online. Parents often give in to the teenager's plea, and the cycle begins. The teen goes to sleep progressively later every night, and pretty soon, he or she is sleep deprived.
How does the underlined sentence help to advance the author's point of view?
A. The statistic makes it clear that most kids in the United States get plenty of sleep.
B. The statistic gives weight to the author's claim that kids don't get enough sleep.
C. The statistic is meant to show that sleep deprivation only affects a few people.
D. The statistic compares kids in the United States to those in other countries.
ripple by Carl Sandburg
Once when I saw a cripple
Gasping slowly his last days with the white plague,
Looking from hollow eyes, calling for air,
Desperately gesturing with wasted hands
In the dark and dust of a house down in a slum,
I said to myself
I would rather have been a tall sunflower
Living in a country garden
Lifting a golden-brown face to the summer,
Rain-washed and dew-misted,
Mixed with the poppies and ranking hollyhocks,
And wonderingly watching night after night
The clear silent processionals of stars.
Which statement best describes the main theme of the poem?
A. Escape in nature's beauty.
B. Pity the unfortunate.
C. Take care of the disabled.
D. Life is like a sunflower.
ORME, Tennessee (Reuters) - A small town tucked away in the mountains of southern Tennessee is getting by on just a few hours of water a day. Its spring has run dry in the drought sweeping the Southeast. Each evening, residents wait for Mayor Tony Reames to make the short drive from his home up to a water tower on a wooded hill above the town to open a valve. When the water is flowing families can fill buckets and water jars, do laundry, take showers and wash dishes before the faucets run dry and they wait for the next evening. Resident Julie Hoover described Orme as a "hideaway" and a "piece of heaven." It was safe and everyone knew each other, but she said the water shortage had created serious problems.
Which best describes the main theme of this passage?
A. People need to remember the past.
B. People need to take shorter showers.
C. People need to try to resist change.
D. People need to adapt for survival.
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does “esteemed” mean?
A. held over boiling water
B. very old
C. unable to chew gum
D. greatly admired
If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all! Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?
A. reduce
B. follow
C. behind
D. buy
On the reading section, I should...
Just start reading and skim through the boring parts
Don't read the whole passage, just go question by question
Read and annotate the passage
The author's attitude conveyed by a piece of literature is...
theme
tone
author's purpose
main idea
The frog fell flat as it flew across the frozen lake. This is an example of...
allusion
metaphor
alliteration
simile
A group of lines in poetry is called
a stanza
rhyme scheme
rhyming
verses
"Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!"
A short personal story told to make a point
Anecdote
Antidote
Archetype
Diction
A question asked to make a point; no answer is expected
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Rhetorical question
An expression using two antonyms ("pretty ugly")
Oxymoron
Infer
Imagery
Connotation
Clues or hints at what will happen later in the story
Characterization
Conflict
Flashback
Foreshadowing
A reference to something, such as the Bible, a movie, or a song
Hyperbole
Inference
Allusion
Figurative language
My grandfather is such a Scrooge is an example of:
a simile
imagery
an allusion
a referral
If a question asks you for an OBJECTIVE view of an article, you should answer only with
FACTS
OPINIONS
If a question asks you for a SUBJECTIVE view of the article, you should answer only with
FACTS
OPINIONS
What is the difference between TONE and MOOD?
TONE is how the AUTHOR feels
MOOD is how (YOU) the READER feels
TONE is how the READER feels
MOOD is how the AUTHOR feels
If you are asked to INFER meaning, what are you NOT being asked to do?
draw a conclusion based on text and what you already know
find the answer word for word in the text
draw a conclusion based on an observation
What does the word significance mean?
Detail
To make known to others
Importance
Highlight
To grow or cause to grow and become more detailed.
Describe
Develop
Affect
Effect
To suggest or call attention to indirectly, hint at
Affect
Conclude
Allude
Analogy
What are the three types of irony?
Man v. Man, Man v. Nature, Man v. Society
Internal, External, Man v. Self
Verbal, Situational, Dramatic
Man v. Man, Man v. Self, Man v. Society
What are the three types of external conflict?
Man v. Man, Man v. Self, Man v. Society
Man v. Man, Man v. Nature, Man v. Society
Man v. Robot, Man v. Self, Man v. Man
Man v. Nature, Man v. School, Man v. Man
What is the author's purpose?
The reason or intent for writing.
An arrangement or order of sentences.
Meaning to be found in words or events.
Coming after something in time.
How is subjective summary different from objective?
It includes all facts
It includes opinion/personal interpretation
It acknowledges the existence or validity of
It is the smallest extent or degree.
To strengthen an existing idea, feeling or habit
Replace
Enhance
Exceed
Reinforce
What is the effect of using imagery in a piece of writing?
It enhances the reader's experience by creating vivid mental images.
It makes the writing less engaging by distracting the reader
It has no effect on the reader's experience
It confuses the reader by making the writing too abstract
Transition words, phrases, or sentences can be placed anywhere in a paragraph.
True
False
Jesse is an animal lover. _______ he adores penguins and pandas.
Simultaneously,
Equally important,
Specifically,
Despite,
______ his intense stage fright, Brian's act in the talent show was by far the most popular.
Beyond
Indeed
Despite
For instance
Peter won the scholarship to his dream school. _____ he was able to attend college for free.
Meanwhile,
Nevertheless,
Second,
Consequently,
argument
a statement of the author’s point-of-view .
how the author feels about the situation or topic.
an attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate.
the explanations of why the author feels the way he or she does .
counterclaim
an opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis
a reliable resource the writer can use to cite information
using a professional choice of words and tone/attitude
to disprove a statement or theory
transitions
when there’s enough support to make the argument convincing
a way to describe an argument when it’s based on logic/common sense
words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your topic
facts, details, examples, etc. that support the writer’s reasoning
author’s point-of-view
a statement of the author’s point-of-view .
how the author feels about the situation or topic.
an attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate.
the explanations of why the author feels the way he or she does .
sufficient evidence
when there’s enough support to make the argument convincing
a way to describe an argument when it’s based on logic/common sense
words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your topic
facts, details, examples, etc. that support the writer’s reasoning
refute
an opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis
a reliable resource the writer can use to cite information
using a professional choice of words and tone/attitude
to disprove a statement or theory
reasoning
a statement of the author’s point-of-view .
how the author feels about the situation or topic.
an attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate.
the explanations of why the author feels the way he or she does .
formal style
an opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis
a reliable resource the writer can use to cite information
using a professional choice of words and tone/attitude
to disprove a statement or theory
When planning an argument, you must first choose your ___.
position
claim
audience
evidence
An argument must include:
Claim, counterclaim, reasons, and supporting evidence
Claim and supporting evidence
Ethos, logos, and pathos
Facts and statistics
Which type of appeal involves the writer using personal experience and/or credibility to gain the trust of his or her audience?
Ethos
Pathos
Deductive Reasoning
Logos
Which type of appeal involves the use of facts and statistics ?
Ethos
Logos
Deductive Reasoning
Pathos
Which type of appeal is primarily used in ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) commercials?
Ethos
Logos
Deductive Reasoning
Pathos
A writer's subconscious inclination toward a particular judgement is called:
Inference
Reasoning
Bias
Credibility
A claim in argument writing is
the writer's position or stance on a problem or issue
the writer's personal opinion on the subject
a statement that is not debatable
the main topic of the essay
A COUNTERCLAIM in an argument essay:
gives the audience a reason to not trust the writer
usually involves throwing shade at the opposing side
considers an argument in opposition to the claim
is a type of logical fallacy
How would you define "text structure?"
Text structure is anything extra that has been added to a text that will help the reader better comprehend the text.
Text structure is what a text is mainly about.
Text structure is the way a text is organized.
Which of the following could be considered a "text feature?" Check all that apply.
Title
Subheading
Map
Fact box
What is the purpose of including "text features" in an informational text? Check all that apply.
Text features are included to help the reader better comprehend what the text is about.
Text features are included to help the reader better visualize what the text is about.
Text features are included to add color to a text.
Which "text structure" would be used if an author is wanting to describe a significant event and the consequences of that event?
cause and effect
problem and solution
chronological order
descriptive
What "text structure" would be best to use if an author wants to write about a specific topic giving details about that topic?
compare and contrast
problem and solution
descriptive
process
What "text structure" would be most appropriate for an author wanting to give steps on how to do something?
chronological order
process or procedural
cause and effect
compare and contrast
Which answer best describes an informational text?
written text with the primary purpose of providing information for a specific audience
written text intended to entertain a specific audience
written text with the purpose of explaining something that has occurred in history
written text with the purpose persuading a specific audience to think a certain way
Informative writing is when
you are informing the reader about a topic
you argue a position
write a descriptive novel for profit
write a screenplay
Informative writing is different from argumentative writing because
they are two different writing styles
they are not different
there is no argument or counterargument
what is writing?
What tone should informative writing have?
humorous
melancholy
neutral
sarcastic
Where should the thesis (what you will inform us about) for your informative essay be located?
the reference sheet
the declaration of independence
conclusion
the intro paragraph, last sentence
Should you use transition words and phrases in your informative essay?
Not at all
maybe
who knows?
YES!
Do you need evidence and elaboration for an informative essay?
Yes
No
Maybe
Ask again later
What do you need for informative writing?
Intro, body, and conclusion paragraphs
evidence and elaboration
a neutral tone
counterargument and rebuttal
Which transition words are we NOT using in high school writing?
All things considered,
Furthermore,
First, second, third,
In conclusion
Which point of view uses the personal pronouns "I" "me" "my" "we"
1st person
3rd person limited
3rd person omniscient
2nd person
A state of nervous excitement in the reader
motivation
theme
suspense
conflict
The overall feeling of the story for the reader
tone
mood
theme
rising action
