WorksheetsDr. Best ENC 1101 Final Exam Quiz
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What is the primary function of nouns as described in the study guide?
To establish relationships in time and space
To represent people, places, things, ideas, and concepts
To modify other parts of speech
To describe actions
Which part of speech answers the question 'What shall we DO?'
Pronouns
Verbs
Modifiers
Prepositions
What do modifiers primarily describe?
Actions and ideas
Nouns and verbs
Phrases and clauses
Relationships in time and space
What is the primary function of commas as described in the study guide?
To show possession
To perform various punctuation functions
To separate sentence elements
To describe actions
Which punctuation mark is used to separate sentence elements?
Semicolon
Comma
Colon
Apostrophe
Which of the following are examples of syntax?
Punctuation rules for commas and apostrophes
Frequently confused words and expressions
Subject-verb agreement and parallel structure
Dependent and independent clauses, sentence types, and phrases
Which reading is influenced by the history and legacy of Eatonville, FL?
Letter from a Birmingham Jail
How to Tame a Wild Tongue
How it Feels to Be Colored Me
The Growth Mindset
What rhetorical appeal focuses on emotional persuasion?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Kairos
Which rhetorical device involves comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'?
Irony
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
What is the purpose of symbolism in writing?
To describe actions
To represent ideas or concepts through objects or images
To establish relationships in time and space
To modify other parts of speech
Which rhetorical device gives human characteristics to non-human objects?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Irony
What is the primary purpose of narrative writing?
To analyze data
To persuade the reader
To explain a concept
To tell a story
Which type of essay focuses on convincing the reader of a particular viewpoint?
Narrative essay
Persuasive essay
Expository essay
Descriptive essay
What is the primary focus of literature reviews?
Analyzing rhetorical devices
Summarizing and synthesizing existing research
Writing narrative essays
Explaining grammar rules
Which citation style is commonly used in academic writing?
APA
MLA
Both APA and MLA
What is the primary purpose of expository writing?
To tell a story
To explain or inform
To persuade the reader
To analyze rhetorical devices
Match the following
used to name a person, place, thing, or idea
noun
used to name a specific, unique person, place, thing, or entity
proper noun
describes an action, occurrence, or state of being
verb
used to describe or modify a noun or pronoun
adjective
Match the following
red
adjective
sing
verb
Starbucks
proper noun
them
pronoun
lunches
plural noun
Noun
Aeroplane
Pronoun
It
Verb
Flew
Adjective
Large
Preposition
Up
Match the following
plural noun
papers
pronoun
her
singular noun
dog
posessive noun
Dave's
contraction
won't
Match the following
great trouble or misery
tribulations
elevated; lifted
exalted
intended to explain or describe something
expository
sticking together; holding together
coherent
True or false? Only direct quotes need to be cited.
True
False
Logos
appeals to the audience's reason, building up logical arguments.
Ethos
appeals to the speaker's status or authority, making the audience more likely to trust them.
Pathos
appeals to the emotions, trying to make the audience feel angry or sympathetic
This advertisement uses...
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
When was the United Nations formed?
During the Age of Exploration
After World War II
During the Russian Revolution
After 9/11
What are the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals?
A plan to achieve quality education around the world
A plan to increase poverty in Europe and Africa
A plan to decrease gender equality in North America
A plan to achieve peace and success for all people and the planet
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are designed to apply to...
Only low income countries
Only high income countries
All countries that are a part of the organization
Only countries in Latin America
This United Nations Sustainable Development Goal aims to achieve equality and empower all women and girls.
Gender Equality
No Poverty
Climate Action
Quality Education
This United Nations Sustainable Development Goal aims to achieve food security, improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
Climate Action
Zero Hunger
Gender Equality
Quality Education
This United Nations Sustainable Development Goal aims to take urgent action to fight climate change and its impacts.
Life Below Water
Climate Action
Reduced Inequalities
No Poverty
This United Nations Sustainable Development Goal aims to eliminate the lack of income and access to resources for all people.
Zero Hunger
Gender Equality
Quality Education
No Poverty
A narrative essay is about,
Your life experience(s)
Someone else's life experience
a real experience
an imaginary experience
All of the above
Components of a Narrative Essay are,
Plot
Setting
Characters
Description
All of the above
Which will you find in a well written narrative story plot?
Falling Action
Rising Action
Climax
Resolution
All of the above
What kind of details should be used to introduce the setting?
Dates and numbers only
Emotional appeals
Sensory and descriptive details
Direct quotes
What happens during the rising action of a narrative?
The conflict is solved
The setting is introduced
Events build tension and develop the conflict
The final thought is revealed
What should follow each event in the rising action?
A summary of the plot
Character responses (feelings or reactions)
A second conflict
A new character introduction
What is the goal of Event 2 in the rising action?
To calm the story down
To make the reader laugh
To increase tension or move the story forward
To show the setting again
Why is it important to show how the character feels after each event?
It helps readers connect with the character’s experience
It replaces the need for a climax
It lists all the story details
It introduces the theme
What is the climax of a narrative essay?
A random event
The introduction of a new setting
The most intense or important moment
The final thought
What should the character do during the climax?
Run away from the problem
Decide or act to face the challenge
Introduce new evidence
Ask for help from the narrator
Why is the climax often called the turning point?
It’s the part where the story gets boring
It’s when a new character enters
It shifts the story toward the resolution
It repeats the introduction
What is the purpose of the falling action?
To introduce more tension
To build new conflicts
To show what happens after the climax as things settle
To add a flashback
What goes in the “Resolution” section?
A summary of the introduction
The way the conflict is resolved
A new conflict
The emotional appeal
What is the lesson learned in the story’s ending?
A description of the setting
The main idea of the climax
A realization or understanding the character gains
A list of facts
What is the purpose of the introduction in an argumentative essay?
To provide background information
To engage the reader's interest
To state the writer's position
All of the above
What does the term 'cite' mean in the context of argumentative writing?
To give credit to the source of information
To analyze the text thoroughly
To support claims with evidence
To determine where the text leaves matters uncertain
What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?
To summarize the main points of the essay
To provide background information
To state the writer's position and supporting reasons
To engage the reader's interest
What is the definition of the term 'claim' in argumentative writing?
A statement that asserts something to be true
A persuasive argument
A counterclaim to an opposing argument
A concise summary of the essay
What is the purpose of an attention grabber/hook in the introduction?
To draw the reader's attention and engage their interest
To provide background information
To summarize the main points of the essay
To state the writer's position
What is the role of textual evidence in an argumentative essay?
To support analysis of the text
To determine where the text leaves matters uncertain
To provide background information
To engage the reader's interest
What is the definition of the term 'counterclaim' in argumentative writing?
A claim made to challenge a previous or opposing claim
A statement that asserts something to be true
A persuasive argument
A concise summary of the essay
What is the purpose of the background information in the introduction?
To provide general details about the topic
To engage the reader's interest
To summarize the main points of the essay
To state the writer's position
What is the role of the thesis statement in an argumentative essay?
To state the writer's position and supporting reasons
To provide background information
To summarize the main points of the essay
To engage the reader's interest
Which of the following is true about theme?
it is shaped like a pizza
it only applies to the text it is in
it is a universal idea
it is always clearly stated
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason." We can infer that…
A. Jason was the best player.
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
Jason was not a very good player.
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
Which phrase below could be describing the tone of an article correctly?
The tone is pessimistic; the author believes that the worst will happen.
The tone is long; the article was about 4 pages.
The tone is the worst, I did not like the article at all.
The tone is counterfeit, because all of the information was fake.
1st Person Point of view pronouns are:
you, your
I, me, my, we, us
they, them, he, she, it
The message that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the
Thesis
Summary
Theme
Plot
Which is an example of theme?
Missy knew she would always be grateful.
One person can make a difference.
The donkey was stubborn and did not change.
Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.
Which part of the plot diagram represents the most important, turning moment in a story?
Climax
Rising Action
Exposition
Resolution
Facts or sources used to support your writing are called ___________.
evidence
themes
summaries
central ideas
A logical guess based on information given is called a(n) ___________.
detail
theme
inference
summary
Facts, reasons and examples that support the central idea are ___________.
themes
supporting ideas
inferences
subplots
The _________________ is what the passage is about.
central or main idea
theme
supporting evidence
summary
When some people think about Texas, they think of cowboys on the open range-herding cattle up a dusty trail. However, Texas has much more than open prairie with large herds of cows. There are the mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of east Texas, and the emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also has large coastal harbors with numerous sailboats, powerboats, inland lakes, rivers, swamps of southeast Texas with alligators and other exotic wildlife.
Which is the best summary?
There are a lot of cows in Texas.
Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States.
There are many different, varied parts of Texas.
There are alligators in the swampland of southeast Texas.
Expository writing is _____________.
informational text
fictional text
Which one of the choices below would be the best example of expository writing?
a fictional novel
a science textbook
a journal
a book of poems
Which is NOT an example of expository writing?
newspaper article
instruction booklet
recipe
short story
True or False: The topic sentences belong in the first sentence of each body paragraph.
True
False
True or False: The topic sentences should explain what the entire essay will be about.
True
False
The thesis statement should respond to the prompt and give three __________.
facts about yourself
text evidence examples
reasons to support your topic
Which of the following is a characteristic of an expository essay?
Choose all that apply.
informational writing
should follow a logical sequence and have three main points
logic and coherence are the main focus
presents reasons, explanations, or steps in a process
An introduction consists of___________.
a hook, building sentences, and a thesis statement
a topic sentence, text evidence, and explanation
a hook, text evidence, and thesis statement
a hook, building sentences, and transition words
A conclusion paragraph should include_____________________.
a thesis restatement
reminder of the focus of the essay
new information and details
How should we arrange the reference page?
Chronologically, by title of the work
Numerically, by the year of publication
Alphabetically, by the author's last name
Alphabetically, by the author's first name
What is the minimum number of authors required in order to use "et al" in subsequent in-text citation in a paper? And what does "et al" stand for?
Three authors; "at all"
Three authors; "and others"
Three authors; "all but"
Five authors; "and others"
An in-text citation is a reference to give credit for paraphrased or quoted material.
True
False
Which type of student would most likely say that intelligence is like a muscle; you have to put effort in and challenge yourself in order to help it grow?
A student with a growth mindset
A student with a fixed mindset
What is the concept that explains the brain's ability to change and adapt?
Neurodiversity
Neurogenesis
Neuroplasticity
Neurotransmission
Anzaldua uses the image of the "wild tongue" to signify what?
Chicano/as who do not speak correct English.
Chicanas (women) who resist a tradition of silence.
People who say culturally insensitive things.
Chicanas who speak a mixture of multiple languages refusing the correctness of each.
More than one answer is correct.
In using the term "linguistic terrorism" Anzaldua implies which of the following?
This cultural tyranny makes the Chicana ashamed of existing.
The loss of the Chicana's voice and identity.
The need for violence as a means to end inequality and injustice.
a & b
b & c
What is the main idea of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's TED Talk, "The Danger of a Single Story"?
The importance of storytelling
The impact of stereotypes and limited perspectives
The history of African literature
The role of personal anecdotes in communication
What does Adichie believe is the danger of a single story?
It perpetuates ignorance and reinforces stereotypes
It simplifies complex issues
It limits creativity
It ignores the contributions of diverse cultures
In the talk, what does Adichie mean by a "single story"?
A narrative told by a single storyteller
A story with only one character
A one-dimensional and incomplete portrayal of a group or culture
A story that lacks diversity
The author, Eric Liu, believes that people are uncomfortable talking about power.
True
False
What does the author say to do in order to change who has power?
Nothing - just be a river like Lao Tzu
Vote in local elections
Change who you are
Change the story
According to the author, what is the problem people have when the are trying to understand power?
Power is just evil
People just do not understand power
Power is only for a certain group of people
