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| For a comedy to be successful, which elements were necessary, according to Aristotle? (Check all that apply.) |
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| Change of circumstances for an ordinary person, Deviations from social or ethical expectations, Protagonist must be likeable |
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| A real estate mogul enjoys a happy life with his wife and children, thrives from the challenges of his job, and gives to charities generously. But in a moment of rage, he kills one of his business associates, disrupting his life forever. What is the change in this character's situation called? |
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| Aristotle believed that effective tragedies must contain which of the following characteristics? (Check all that apply.) |
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| Catharsis, People of elevated status |
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| A noble king who has ruled peacefully and fairly for several decades suffers poisoning from enemies who have infiltrated his palace under the guise of servants. Because of the poisoning, the king dies, and his family is vulnerable to the violence of the enemy imposters. The kingdom that the king worked so hard for over the years now feels the effects of the wicked people who have taken over power. Aristotle would have called this an effective tragedy. T/F |
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| A prince was raised in a cold, emotionless family. His mother, the queen, frowned upon displays of affection in public among her people, and the distance between her and her children grew over the years. When the prince was old enough to have children of his own, he defied the queen's code of conduct in front of the people and was openly affectionate with his sons. What is the action of the prince called? |
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| The audience sees excessive pride in the protagonist: he cannot let go of his need for approval from his followers. Unfortunately, this leads him to make choices that cause him to ultimately lose his crown. What is this character's excessive pride called? |
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| What are some characteristics that define a Shakespearean tragedy? (Check all that apply.) |
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| Shakespeare sometimes blended comic elements into his tragedies.; Wealthy or noble character dies because of any number of circumstances, including his own tragic flaw |
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| The audience sees Count Von Braun hanging onto a window ledge--he has been pushed out of the castle by his brother, a man driven to remove the count from the family because of the count's lies and deception to hang onto his power at any cost. As the count's fingers slip from the stone ledge, he realizes that his own lies have caused his downfall, and he starts to cry with agony. What is the count's realization called? |
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| Several times a year, a wealthy oil barron, P.T. MacLean, and his family get together to celebrate their profits. One year, because of the damage the family's company does to the environment, one of the daughters in the family refused to join these celebrations. As a consequence, P.T. decides to cut her out of the family fortune. What is P.T.'s punishment called? |
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| What is the effect of fear and pity created in the audience when it watches the downfall of a tragic protagonist? |
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| At the beginning of a play, a narrator tells the audience that the father of the lead character will inherit land and become a powerful force in his community. What is this an example of? |
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| Repetition of things or ideas |
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| A concrete object that represents abstract ideas |
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| How do authors use motifs? |
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| To engage the audience by presenting repeating things or ideas in order to develop overall messages |
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Identify the following example.
Love is a difficult emotion to ignore, and it may drive you to do things that make others unhappy. |
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| How do authors use symbols? |
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| To represent abstract ideas in concrete form |
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Identify the following example.
Two men adopt a baby and have a difficult, though hilarious, time raising it. |
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| Overall message implied in the work |
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| Subtle hints that tell the audience what will happen later |
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| Identify the following example. The long, broken-down boardwalk represents the sad life a man who walks it every day. |
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| How do authors use themes? |
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| To challenge the audience to look for implications that create overall meaning |
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| How do authors use foreshadowing? |
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| To subtly tell what will happen, To make the audience aware of the story's outcome |
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| How can prediction help you understand meaning in what you read? |
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| Guess about future actions in the text to engage your reading |
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| How can inference help you understand meaning in what you read? |
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| Reason from knowledge to better understand the text |
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Identify the following example.
In several scenes, the audience sees a character pick up a glass figure of a horse. |
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| If you wanted to write a sentence that indicated a prayer or plea in favor of something, which word would you choose? |
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| What are the characteristics of a Shakespearean sonnet? |
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| If you wanted to write a sentence that indicated something was deadly or sinister, which word would you choose? |
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| What are the characteristics of a sonnet? |
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| 14 lines long, Iambic pentameter |
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| Two lines of poetry that rhyme |
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| If you wanted to write a sentence that indicated someone was agitated or distressed, which word would you choose? |
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| What does iambic pentameter indicate? |
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| 10 syllables per line, Every other syllable is accented |
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What is the meaning of the bold-highlighted word in the following sentence?
Our teacher provided exposition about the finer points of literary criticism. |
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| In Act II of Romeo and Juliet, Juliet asks, "O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?" How is this an example of dramatic irony? |
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| Because Juliet doesn't know Romeo is there in the same location with her, but the audience does know this. |
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| A group of four lines of poetry |
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What literary device is Shakespeare using in Romeo and Juliet, Act II when Romeo describes Juliet in the following lines: "But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?
It is the east, and Juliet is the sun." |
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| In Act II, scene 6 of Romeo and Juliet, how is the Friar acting toward the marriage? |
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| He is deeply disturbed and warns Romeo against being too hasty. |
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| In Act II, scene 4 of Romeo and Juliet, what message does Romeo give Juliet through the nurse? |
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| He will marry her that afternoon at the Friar’s cell. |
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| In Romeo and Juliet, Act II when Friar Lawrence tells Romeo, "these violent delights have violent ends" and advises Romeo to love moderately, what literary device is Shakespeare using? |
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| Use of images that help construct the frame of mind of the a scene or whole work |
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| A strategy to help you problem solve |
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| A series of events that occurs throughout the whole work |
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| To create a certain frame of mind in the literary work ,To suggest additional layers of meaning in the literary work |
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| Using sensory description |
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What literary device is the following an example of?
Lenny bent toward the green, moss-covered hill. He plucked a few berries, tasted the tart sweetness on his tongue, and let the sun shine on his face. He knew this warmth would not last much longer. |
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What literary device is the following an example of? (Check all that apply.)
A woman sits in a glowingly lit corner, rocking in her chair, knitting needles clicking softly. After reading this and dialogue in the scene, the audience gets the feeling of a warm and loving home. |
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What literary device is the following an example of?
Rowers wait in the river, paddles ready. The gun goes off, they strike hard at the water, and the rest of the scene shows the series of events that leads to who becomes the ultimate winner. |
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| To help the audience understand the action in the literary work |
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| How do authors use imagery? (Check all that apply.) |
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| To create mood in the literary work, To help the audience mentally experience the literary work |
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| A character remains a loyal friend throughout the whole play despite being betrayed by other characters. What kind of character is this? |
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| How do authors use foil characters? |
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| To show a contrast to a major character in order to enhance some quality about him or her |
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| A character's actions directly affect the plot, but this character is not directly involved in the main action. What kind of character is this? |
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| Every time Mariona competes at state ski meets, she is bullied off the course by her antagonist, Eric. Afterwards, Mariona asks her friend Salma about what to do. Salma tells her to talk with the judges and her coach. What kind of character is Salma? |
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| Two characters ride across the desert toward Mexico. One is hopeful about the journey, remaining lighthearted despite having to overcome rattle snakes, hunger, and thirst. The other character is in a foul mood most of the time, but he learns that when he adopts his friend's attitude, struggles become easier to manage. What type of character is the hopeful character? |
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| A crtically ill man teaches other adult patients on his floor how to perform puppet shows for those in the sick children's wing. The hospital administrator wants him to stop and focus on his own recovery. Who is the protagonist? |
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| Jeffrey tries to keep his land from being taken by the federal government. He goes to court, but the lawyer representing the government has built a formidable case against him. Who or what is the antagonist? (Choose all that apply.) |
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| A farmer and his family have enjoyed several years of bountiful crops. They have paid off their house, their land, and their furniture. However, this year, a crop of locusts has descended on their fields, destroying everything, and the farmer fears that he won't make a payment to the bank for his new equipment. Who or what is the antagonist? |
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| A character realizes that he is an insufferable tyrant, and he becomes a more benign ruler by the end. What kind of character is this? |
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| A character is part of every main event of the play. What kind of character is this? |
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| If you were going to write a sentence that indicated the act of distributing widely, which of the following words would you choose? |
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| In Act V, what is the most suspenseful moment? |
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| In Scene II when Friar Laurence knows that Romeo didn't receive his letter. |
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| In Romeo and Juliet, who kills Paris? |
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| If you were going to write a sentence that indicated someone's property, which of the following words would you choose? |
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Identify the meaning of the bolded word in the following sentence.
After the layoffs, most people were in a state of penury. |
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Identify the meaning of the bolded word in the following sentence.
Before the burial, obsequies will be performed by the minister. |
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| In Act V of Romeo and Juliet, what description of the apothecary does Romeo give? |
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Identify the meaning of the bolded word in the following sentence.
Before signing, you must peruse the documents. |
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Identify the meaning of the bolded word in the following sentence.
Juliet's dream presaged her discovery upon waking in the tomb. |
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| In Act V, why wasn’t Friar John, the messenger for Friar Laurence, able to deliver the letter that explained that Juliet is really not dead? |
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| He was quarantined because of the suspicion of the plague. |
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| If you were going to write a sentence that described a combination of two or more parts, which of the following words would you choose? |
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| If you were going to write a sentence that described a pick used for digging, which of the following words would you choose? |
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Identify the meaning of the bolded word in the following sentence.
If we aren't careful, a pestilence will take over our whole county. |
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| If you were going to write a sentence that described the act of earnestly requesting something, which of the following words would you choose? |
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| In Romeo and Juliet, what one request does Paris have as he is dying? |
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| His body be laid next to Juliet’s |
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| Irony may be present in quotes and texts, but it cannot be present in pictures. |
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| Pretend someone is looking for a spoon, but she can only find plenty of knives. This is an example of situational irony. |
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| In general, irony is a difference between appearances and reality. |
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| Pretend you believe that a friend's outfit is funny-looking, but when asked about the outfit, you say, "It looks great." You also roll your eyes. This is an example of verbal irony. |
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| Dramatic irony often creates suspense in the audience. |
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| Verbal irony has nothing to do with sarcasm. |
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| Situational irony is surprising and very closely associated with a plot twist. |
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| A fire station burning down would be an example of verbal irony. |
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| Pretend you are watching a movie, and you see a threatening person sneak into an empty house. Then, the owners of the house come home. This example involves situational irony. |
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| Irony is always intended to be serious. |
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| The most common convention in poetry is _________. |
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Read the following poem carefully, and then complete the homework.
Desiderata
written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
What do you think is the purpose of Max Ehrmann's poem? |
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| to advise others about how to live life well |
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| The 6+1 Writing Trait of Word Choice refers to: |
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| Using the right word at the right time.; Using words that are appropriate for the purpose and the audience. |
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Daughters, 1900 by Mariliyn Nelson
Five daughters, in the slant light on the porch,
are bickering. The eldest has come home
with new truths she can hardly wait to teach.
She lectures them: the younger daughters search
the sky, elbow each others' ribs, and groan.
Five daughters, in the slant light on the porch
and blue-sprigged dresses, like a stand of birch
saplings whose leaves are going yellow-brown
with new truths. They can hardly wait to teach,
themselves, to be called "Ma'am," to march
high-heeled across the hanging bridge to town.
Five daughters. In the slant light on the porch
Pomp lowers his paper for a while, to watch
the beauties he's begotten with his Ann:
these new truths they can hardly wait to teach.
The eldest sniffs, "A lady doesn't scratch."
The third snorts back, "Knock, knock: nobody home."
The fourth concedes, "Well, maybe not in church..."
Five daughters in the slant light on the porch.
In the poem above, what has happened in this scene? |
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| The eldest of 5 daughters has returned home. |
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Read the following poem carefully, and then complete the homework.
Desiderata
written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
Ehrmann's voice could be described as: |
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| The 6+1 Writing Trait of Conventions refers to: |
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| Spelling and usage; Grammar and punctuation |
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What is the figure of speech used in this passage?
There he stood, like a great iceberg blocking my path. |
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Definition
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Choose the best answer for the analogy.
spoon : scoop : : ____________________ |
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Term
Read the following poem carefully, and then complete the homework.
Desiderata
written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
Ehrmann's voice could be described as the voice of a/an: |
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| Which of the following can help a reader determine voice and tone? |
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| The author's word choices and sentence structure |
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What is the figure of speech used in this passage?
There he stood, a great iceberg blocking my path. |
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Choose the best answer for the analogy.
drought : flood : : ____________________ |
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| When two words in a poem are spelled similarly, but do not have the same sound, the type of rhyme is called_______________. |
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| The 6+1 Writing Trait of Sentence Fluency refers to: |
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| A rhyme that occurs within a single line of verse is called __________. |
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What is the figure of speech used in this passage?
Death stands above me, whispering low I know not what into my ear. |
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What is the figure of speech used in this passage?
The fog comes on little cat feet |
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| Measured flow or movement in a poem is called_________. |
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| A rhyme that occurs in the last syllables of verses is called ___________. |
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Read the following poem carefully, and then complete the homework.
Desiderata
written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
Judging from the tone of the poem, Ehrmann believes that: |
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Definition
| people should be optimisitc about life |
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| The word pairings their:we’re; rouge:gouge, and fiend:friend are examples of which type of rhyme? |
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Definition
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Term
| In which type of rhyme are either the vowels or consonants of stressed syllables identical, or nearly the same (for example, the words eyes, light both stress the “I” sound)? |
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Identify the type of rhyme in Rudyard Kipling's poem "The City of Brass":
Men swift to see done, and outrun, their extremest commanding—
Of the tribe which describe with a jibe the perversions of Justice—
Panders avowed to the crowd whatsoever its lust is. |
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These lines from the W. B. Yeats Poem, "Lines Written in Dejection," are an example of which type of rhyme?
When have I last looked on
The round green eyes and the long wavering bodies
Of the dark leopards of the moon?
All the wild witches, those most noble ladies |
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Term
Choose the best answer for the analogy.
seraphs : heaven : : ____________________ |
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| The basic rhythmic structure of a poem is called________. |
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Definition
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Term
Choose the best answer for the analogy.
house : shelter : : ____________________ |
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Definition
| commencement address : inspire |
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Term
What is the figure of speech used in this passage?
The sound of his blows was like an axe striking a rotten log in the distance. |
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Definition
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Term
Choose the best answer for the analogy.
spoil : damage : : ____________________ |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following is an example of a portmanteau word? |
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| The literal meaning of a word is called __________. |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following best describes a vocabulary system called Word Forms? |
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Definition
| Learn how a root word changes when used as a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb to learn multiple related words at the same time. |
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Term
One way to improve your writing is to choose strong, precise nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
Imagine that you are describing a sports car. Which of the following phrases uses the strongest and most precise word choice? |
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Definition
| a sleek, red Mitsubishi Eclipse |
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Term
| Which of the following is an example of a portmanteau word? |
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Definition
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| If you learn words that are all associated with the same main idea, such as learning words associated with weather, what technique are you using? |
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| When a new word is made by combining two existing words, it is called a/an __________. |
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| choose diction to go with purpose and audience |
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| Chain of Association, Cluster, and Spider Web are all forms of what? |
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One way to improve your writing is to choose strong, precise nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
Imagine you are describing someone who is competing in a track meet. Which of the following phrases uses the strongest and most precise word choice? |
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| She sprinted towards the finish line. |
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| __________ refer to when someone tries to sound impressive by using big, fancy-sounding words, but actually sounds foolish because he/she uses those words incorrectly. |
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| Which of the following is an example of a portmanteau word? |
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| What is the best definition of diction? |
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| The implied meaning of a word is called __________. |
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| When we substitute harsh or unpleasant-sounding words for a words with more pleasant-sounding connotations, we are using __________. |
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| When good writers use overstatement and understatement effectively, they expect their readers to __________. |
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| be capable of recognizing the "real" truth about what the writer is saying. |
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What criticism would most creative writing instructors make of the following passage?
"Why are you late?" asked the teacher.
"Because of the huge traffic jam on Broadway," said Fred.
"What traffic jam was that?" queried the teacher.
"The big jam that went from 10th to 35th," stated Fred.
"What traffic jam?" the teacher reiterated. "I was on Broadway just a few minutes ago, and it was wide open." |
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| The writer is too worried about repeating words. |
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When George made the mistake of saying he liked the Broncos before the big game, he started a raging war in the cafeteria.
This sentence is an example of which of the following? |
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Let's just say that my mother was just a tad upset when I got home at dawn.
This sentence is probably an example of which of the following? |
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One way to improve your writing is to choose strong, precise nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
Imagine you are sportscaster who is describing a professional basketball player's actions on the court. Which of the following phrases uses the strongest and most precise word choice? |
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| Clyde 'The Glide' Drexler loses his defender with a cross-over dribble, and then finishes with a rim-rattling, double-pump slam dunk! |
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| Connotations are best described as __________. |
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| The emotional feelings we associate with particular words. |
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| Which of the following is an example of a portmanteau word? |
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| Why were plays in the Globe only performed during the day? |
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| There was no electricity for lighting. |
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| A fire station burning down would be an example of verbal irony. |
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| Pretend you believe that a friend's outfit is funny-looking, but when asked about the outfit, you say, "It looks great." You also roll your eyes. This is an example of verbal irony. |
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| Irony may be present in quotes and texts, but it cannot be present in pictures. |
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| What do the Capulets and Montagues agree to at the end of Romeo and Juliet? |
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| To stop fighting and honor each other’s loss with a golden statue |
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What is the meaning of the bold-highlighted word in the following sentence?
In the museum, there was a whole display about livery of English society. |
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What is the meaning of the bold-highlighted word in the following sentence?
The pox spread throughout the town. |
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| What is another name for the chorus of a play? |
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| In Act IV of Romeo and Juliet, what is Juliet doing while her parents are planning her wedding to Paris? |
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| She is planning her death. |
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| In Romeo and Juliet, who is Romeo's star-cross'd love? |
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| A character stands in the middle of a crowded subway platform, commotion all around him. He starts talking about how he can't wait to see his sister who should be arriving any moment. None of the other characters hear him because they are so wrapped up in getting where they need to go. What is this an example of? |
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| Use of images that help construct the frame of mind of the a scene or whole work |
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| Using sensory description |
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| The audience sees Count Von Braun hanging onto a window ledge--he has been pushed out of the castle by his brother, a man driven to remove the count from the family because of the count's lies and deception to hang onto his power at any cost. As the count's fingers slip from the stone ledge, he realizes that his own lies have caused his downfall, and he starts to cry with agony. What is the count's realization called? |
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| Who helps keep the audience informed of information with each scene? |
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| If you wanted to write a sentence indicating that something was made greater, which of the following words would you choose? |
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| In Act V of Romeo and Juliet, what does the Friar do when Juliet refuses to leave without Romeo? |
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| The audience sees excessive pride in the protagonist: he cannot let go of his need for approval from his followers. Unfortunately, this leads him to make choices that cause him to ultimately lose his crown. What is this character's excessive pride called? |
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What is the meaning of the bold-highlighted word in the following sentence?
His speech included an eloquent intercession for health care reform. |
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| Who wrote Romeo and Juliet? |
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| Contradiction between words and full meaning |
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| In Act II, scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet, what image does Shakespeare use to describe Juliet? |
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What is the meaning of the bold-highlighted word in the following sentence?
Her views on certain issues were vestal compared with her peer's views. |
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| Through what does an author try to reveal theme? |
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| In Act II, Scene VI, analyze Romeo's mood as he prepares to marry Juliet. |
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| Completely in love and happy to see Juliet. |
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| What is the effect of fear and pity created in the audience when it watches the downfall of a tragic protagonist? |
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| A young nobleman of Verona who wants to marry Juliet. |
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| Which of the following is a metaphor? |
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| Claire was self-conscious of her rabbit ears. |
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| Aristotle believed that effective tragedies must contain which of the following characteristics? (Check all that apply.) |
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Catharsis
,People of elevated status |
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| A prince was raised in a cold, emotionless family. His mother, the queen, frowned upon displays of affection in public among her people, and the distance between her and her children grew over the years. When the prince was old enough to have children of his own, he defied the queen's code of conduct in front of the people and was openly affectionate with his sons. What is the action of the prince called? |
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| In Act II, scene 4 of Romeo and Juliet, who challenges Romeo to a duel? |
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| In Act II of Romeo and Juliet, who is the “go between” for Romeo and Juliet? |
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| In Act IV of Romeo and Juliet, how does the Friar console Juliet’s family? |
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| He states that Juliet is now in heaven. |
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| What is it called when you use a set of questions to help you solve a problem? |
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| How do authors use confidante characters? |
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| To provide a major character with a best friend in order to let the audience hear true feelings |
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| An extended speech delivered on stage by one character alone |
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| What is/are the text feature(s) that help the playwright organize the action of a play? (Choose all that apply.) |
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| A character stands on stage alone and talks about how another character does not realize how much pain she has caused her. What is this an example of? |
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| When should you expect the prologue of a play? |
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| A character is part of every main event of the play. What kind of character is this? |
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| In Act IV, scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet, what is Capulet’s response to Juliet? |
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| He is pleased with Juliet and moves the wedding up a day. |
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| In general, irony is a difference between appearances and reality. |
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| In Act IV, Scene II of Romeo and Juliet, what does Juliet do when she gets home from seeing the Friar? |
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| She asks for forgiveness for her rebellious behavior. |
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| When a new word is made by combining two existing words, it is called a/an __________. |
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| Use of images that help construct the frame of mind of the a scene or whole work |
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| If you learn words that are all associated with the same main idea, such as learning words associated with weather, what technique are you using? |
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| A group of four lines of poetry |
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| What are Romeo and Juliet’s attitudes toward the marriage? |
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| Nothing is going to stand in their way, not family, the Friar, or fate. |
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Read the following poem carefully, and then complete the homework.
Desiderata
written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
What do you think is the purpose of Max Ehrmann's poem? |
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| to advise others about how to live life well |
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Read the following poem carefully, and then complete the homework.
Desiderata
written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
Ehrmann's voice could be described as the voice of a/an: |
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| Which of the following is the usual pattern of a metaphor? |
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| [An object or person] is [something unrelated]. |
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| Which act traditionally introduces the setting of a play? |
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What is the figure of speech used in this passage?
There he stood, a great iceberg blocking my path. |
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| What is the text feature that use a narrator? |
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| Using sensory description |
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| Which act traditionally makes clear what the tensions are between characters? |
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| Which of the following best describes a vocabulary system called Word Forms? |
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| Learn how a root word changes when used as a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb to learn multiple related words at the same time. |
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Term
Read the following poem carefully, and then complete the homework.
Desiderata
written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
Judging from the tone of the poem, Ehrmann believes that: |
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| people should be optimisitc about life |
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| Chain of Association, Cluster, and Spider Web are all forms of what? |
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| Which of the following is an example of a portmanteau word? |
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| A series of events that occurs throughout the whole work |
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What is the figure of speech used in this passage?
There he stood, like a great iceberg blocking my path. |
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| In Romeo and Juliet, the nurse can be characterized as which of the following? |
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| The 6+1 Writing Trait of Organization refers to: |
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| Sections that are clearly connected ,Development that follows a logical pattern ,Internal structure that supports ideas ,Endings that bring a sense of closure and resolution |
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| The audience sees excessive pride in the protagonist: he cannot let go of his need for approval from his followers. Unfortunately, this leads him to make choices that cause him to ultimately lose his crown. What is this character's excessive pride called? |
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Choose the best answer for the analogy.
seraphs : heaven : : ____________________ |
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Identify the type of rhyme used in the poem.
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
"'Tis some visitor," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door —
Only this, and nothing more."
-From “The Raven,” by Edgar Allen Poe |
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Identify the type of rhyme used in the poem.
Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all.
-"Hope is the thing with feathers,” by Emily Dickinson |
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| What is the effect of fear and pity created in the audience when it watches the downfall of a tragic protagonist? |
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Choose the best answer for the analogy.
drought : flood : : ____________________ |
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| A maid is cleaning a room and starts to open a closet door, not knowing that her brother is hiding there to surprise her. The audience knows the brother is there, though, and laughs with anticipation every time she goes near the door. What is this an example of? |
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| A fire station burning down would be an example of verbal irony. |
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| A characters walks alone at night, not knowing that a killer lurks in the shadows. The audience, however, knows because in a previous scene, they were shown a gruesome attack. What is this an example of? |
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| Irony may be present in quotes and texts, but it cannot be present in pictures. |
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| The 6+1 Writing Trait of Ideas refers to: |
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| A character's actions directly affect the plot, but this character is not directly involved in the main action. What kind of character is this? |
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What is the figure of speech used in this passage?
Throughout my life, my brother has always been like that annoying itch beside the shoulder blade, the one you can never quite reach. |
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| Two lines of poetry that rhyme |
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Choose the best answer for the analogy.
spoil : damage : : ____________________ |
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| A character remains a loyal friend throughout the whole play despite being betrayed by other characters. What kind of character is this? |
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| The 6+1 Writing Trait of Presentation concerns: |
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| How the writing looks on the page ,Visual enhancements that are suitable for the purpose and audience |
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| In general, irony is a difference between appearances and reality. |
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Definition
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Term
| Pretend you believe that a friend's outfit is funny-looking, but when asked about the outfit, you say, "It looks great." You also roll your eyes. This is an example of verbal irony. |
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Definition
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What literary device is the following an example of?
Lenny bent toward the green, moss-covered hill. He plucked a few berries, tasted the tart sweetness on his tongue, and let the sun shine on his face. He knew this warmth would not last much longer. |
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| Verbal irony has nothing to do with sarcasm. |
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| In Act IV of Romeo and Juliet, what gives Juliet strength to take the drug? |
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Definition
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Term
| Aristotle believed that effective tragedies must contain which of the following characteristics? (Check all that apply.) |
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Definition
Catharsis
,People of elevated status |
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Identify the type of rhyme used in the poem.
Whose woods these are I think I know,
His house is in the village, though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
-From “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” by Robert Frost |
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What literary device is the following an example of?
Rowers wait in the river, paddles ready. The gun goes off, they strike hard at the water, and the rest of the scene shows the series of events that leads to who becomes the ultimate winner. |
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| In the first scene of a play, a character talks about his "painful joy" over falling in love. Later in the play, it becomes clear that his love causes him as much sorrow as joy. What is this an example of? |
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| In Act IV, Scene I, interpret the reasons for Friar Laurence and Juliet's scheme. |
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| Juliet is desperate to be with Romeo. |
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Term
| A character is part of every main event of the play. What kind of character is this? |
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Term
| Footnoting no longer commonly uses actual footnotes at the bottom of the page in MLA format. Instead: (Choose all of the following answers that are correct) |
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| In correct MLA format, the source is listed in parentheses following the quotation or paraphrased information. ,MLA format is different for a book than for a web site. |
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Read the following advertisement for a new television set. Think about the persuasive devices used in the advertisement, and then answer the following question.
Attention television watchers! Are you in for a treat? Yes you are! Our new product, the Superforce 80, is now available at your local electronics outlet. It will give you everything you need in entertainment quality. Now, your family can spend many happy evenings, curled up together, enjoying quality time. There is a limited supply, so get yours now! Everyone is asking about the Superforce 80, so don't be left behind in the 20th century! Get yours now!
Which statement is really not logical? |
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| Now your family can enjoy more quality time. |
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Term
| Which of the following is a correct example of parenthetical documentation at the end of a sentence? |
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Definition
| End of quote" (Jones 128). |
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Term
| In a formal essay, it is important to use the correct format, with double spacing and correct margins. |
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Definition
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Read the following advertisement for a new television set. Think about the persuasive devices used in the advertisement, and then answer the following question.
Attention television watchers! Are you in for a treat? Yes you are! Our new product, the Superforce 80, is now available at your local electronics outlet. It will give you everything you need in entertainment quality. Now, your family can spend many happy evenings, curled up together, enjoying quality time. There is a limited supply, so get yours now! Everyone is asking about the Superforce 80, so don't be left behind in the 20th century! Get yours now!
Which sentence insults people who don't have a Superforce 80? |
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| Don't be left behind in the 20th century. |
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Term
| While business letters come in different formats, the letter must include the following in this order: |
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Definition
| Sender's address, inside address, salutation, body, closing, enclosures |
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Term
| There is only one way to quote an author in MLA format. |
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Definition
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Term
| Documenting research is a legal requirement to avoid plagiarism. |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following is a simple example of a clear presentation of ideas? |
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Definition
| A neatly written job application with legible handwriting |
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Term
| Arguments which appeal to our sense of right and wrong are called __________. |
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Definition
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Term
| Serif fonts are easier to read on the printed page, which is why they are used in newspapers and books. |
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Definition
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Term
| Written material should be presented in a way that: |
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| relates to the intended audience |
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Term
| There is only one standard format for writing a résumé. |
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Definition
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Term
| If you have enclosed any documents along with the letter, such as a resume, you indicate simply by typing _________ one line __________ the closing. |
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Definition
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Term
| Arguments which capitalize on our desire to be part of the group are called __________. |
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Definition
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Term
| Business letters are used for: |
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Definition
| ob applications ,Product complaints ,Letters to congress |
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Term
| Choose which of the following devices that advertisers may used to persuade a buyer to make a purchase? (Choose all that apply) |
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Definition
| Emotional appeal ,Rhetorical questions ,Band Wagon, Either-or Reasoning |
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Term
Read the following advertisement for a new television set. Think about the persuasive devices used in the advertisement, and then answer the following question.
Attention television watchers! Are you in for a treat? Yes you are! Our new product, the Superforce 80, is now available at your local electronics outlet. It will give you everything you need in entertainment quality. Now, your family can spend many happy evenings, curled up together, enjoying quality time. There is a limited supply, so get yours now! Everyone is asking about the Superforce 80, so don't be left behind in the 20th century! Get yours now!
Which of these persuasive strategies is not seen here? |
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Definition
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Term
| Questions which are not intended to be answered are called __________. |
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Definition
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Term
| It is usually best to use a variety of fonts throughout a presentation. |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the follow quotes is cited properly for parenthetical documentation? |
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Definition
| According to the celebrated film Winston Churchill: Walking with Destiny, Churchill "strived to keep tolerance, fairness, justice and democracy alive" (Wiesenthal 1). |
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Read the following advertisement for a new television set. Think about the persuasive devices used in the advertisement, and then answer the following question.
Attention television watchers! Are you in for a treat? Yes you are! Our new product, the Superforce 80, is now available at your local electronics outlet. It will give you everything you need in entertainment quality. Now, your family can spend many happy evenings, curled up together, enjoying quality time. There is a limited supply, so get yours now! Everyone is asking about the Superforce 80, so don't be left behind in the 20th century! Get yours now!
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Read the following advertisement for a new television set. Think about the persuasive devices used in the advertisement, and then answer the following question.
Attention television watchers! Are you in for a treat? Yes you are! Our new product, the Superforce 80, is now available at your local electronics outlet. It will give you everything you need in entertainment quality. Now, your family can spend many happy evenings, curled up together, enjoying quality time. There is a limited supply, so get yours now! Everyone is asking about the Superforce 80, so don't be left behind in the 20th century! Get yours now!
Why does the advertisement refer to "you" and "your" so often? |
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| It makes the ad more personal. |
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| An example of technical writing is: |
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| a user's manual for a computer |
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| Presentation of material, both spoken and written, is important because: (Choose all that apply.) |
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| it affects how the audience views the speaker/writer. ,it may be the only chance the speaker/writer has to get his/her views across to an audience. ,it can help the speaker/writer define his/her own viewpoints. |
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| Which one of these suggestions is NOT a good way for a person to make their résumé stand out from the crowd? |
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| Clutter the résumé with a lot of information and visuals |
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| One of the main goals in creating a résumé is: |
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| to stand out from the crowd. |
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| The term "technical writing" covers a variety of writing forms. |
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| Sans-serif fonts look better on a computer screen, so they are used on almost all web pages, including this one. |
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Identify the correct in-text citation for the quote below:
According to Mr. Wiesel, "indifference can be tempting - more than that, seductive. It is so much easier to look away from victims. It is so much easier to avoid such rude interruptions to our work, our dreams, our hopes…yet, for the person who is indifferent, his or her neighbor are of no consequence. And therefore, their lives are meaningless." |
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| Which of these is NOT part of a typical résumé? |
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| Fonts are measured in __________. |
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| Which of the following is/are typically enclosed with a business letter? Choose all that apply. |
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| In formal essays, use only black font color. |
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| Which comes first when creating a business letter? |
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| True or False: An official government site or an official university site can usually be trusted. |
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| Once solid, verifiable proof is offered in support of a fact, only people who refuse to accept reality will dispute it. |
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| What can you find by using the link: command in Alta Vista? |
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| What other pages have linked to this site. |
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| Which of the following Internet sites would be the worst source of information for your research paper or project? |
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| a site with an obvious bias |
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| Which statement is a valid opinion? |
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| Toyotas are reliable cars. |
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Compare the source passage (1) below to the second passage. Which answer best explains why the second passage is not a summary?
(1)Computers play a positive role in education. One important benefit of computers in education is that students can do Internet research for all subjects and types of assignments. Never before has so much information been available at the click of a mouse. Computers are also useful for doing schoolwork and preparing assignments. Word processing programs help with writing, especially when students learn to take advantage of grammar- and spell-checking devices. Another benefit is that students have 24-hour access to library materials and can complete assignments at any time or from any location with computer access. Finally, parents and students can track many school matters such as daily assignments, test schedules, grades, attendance, announcements, and communications with teachers. Computers have changed education forever (Smith 22).
(2) Computers give students many advantages. They include using the Internet for research, using word processing programs for homework and writing, having anytime-anywhere access for doing work, and keeping up with school progress and activities. Most kids just use the computer to play video games, though, so it is debatable whether computers actually play a positive role in education (Smith 22). |
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| The second passage is not a summary because it contains opinions that are not attributable to the source passage's author. |
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| Which statement is a personal opinion? |
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| It is better to hand churn ice cream. |
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| Which statement is a fact? |
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| Drama is intended to be performed on the stage. |
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Read the source passage (1) below and then determine if it is being quoted, summarized, or paraphrased in the second passage (2):
1) Computers play a positive role in education. One important benefit of computers in education is that students can do Internet research for all subjects and types of assignments. Never before has so much information been available at the click of a mouse. Computers are also useful for doing schoolwork and preparing assignments. Word processing programs help with writing, especially when students learn to take advantage of grammar- and spell-checking devices. Another benefit is that students have 24-hour access to library materials and can complete assignments at any time or from any location with computer access. Finally, parents and students can track many school matters such as daily assignments, test schedules, grades, attendance, announcements, and communications with teachers. Computers have changed education forever (Smith 22).
(2) Computers give students many advantages. The Internet is a necessity for conducting research for all courses and all kinds of schoolwork. Word processing software is a useful tool for homework and other writing assignments such as essays. When students need to do work, they are not confined to a specific location because computers can be used anywhere and at anytime. Before computers, parents and students usually had to be at school to get necessary information, but now they can use computers to keep up with progress and talk to teachers. Computers are a welcome change (Smith 22). |
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| The source passage is being paraphrased. |
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| Opinions cannot be proven conclusively. |
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| Some opinions that cannot be proven still have the nearly the same validity as facts because they are clear, logical conclusions based on facts. |
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| Personal opinions, or matters of taste, cannot be used to support a logical argument. |
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True or False:
If a domain name has .edu in it, it means it is from a college or universtiy and anything that is found there can probably be trusted. |
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| Which of the following is important to consider when preparing for a writing project? |
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| The purpose of the writing project,The audience for whom the writing project is intended,The research that will be neccesary to fulfill the writing project's purpose,The narrowness, or focus, of the topic being written about |
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Which answer best explains why the author's last name is not included in the parenthetical citation at the end of the following passage?
Word processing software is a useful tool for homework and other writing assignments such as essays. When students need to do work, they are not confined to a specific location because computers can be used anywhere and at anytime. According to Smith, “Another benefit is that students have 24-hour access to library materials and can complete assignments at any time or from any location with computer access.” Before computers, parents and students usually had to be at school to get necessary information, but now they can use computers to keep up with progress and talk to teachers. Computers are a welcome change (22). |
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| The author's last name is not included in the parenthetical citation because it was already mentioned earlier in the text. |
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| Research is based on opinions rather than facts. |
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| Which statement is a fact? |
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| Good research is based on facts. |
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Read the source passage (1) below and then determine if it is being quoted, summarized, or paraphrased in the second passage (2):
1) Computers play a positive role in education. One important benefit of computers in education is that students can do Internet research for all subjects and types of assignments. Never before has so much information been available at the click of a mouse. Computers are also useful for doing schoolwork and preparing assignments. Word processing programs help with writing, especially when students learn to take advantage of grammar- and spell-checking devices. Another benefit is that students have 24-hour access to library materials and can complete assignments at any time or from any location with computer access. Finally, parents and students can track many school matters such as daily assignments, test schedules, grades, attendance, announcements, and communications with teachers. Computers have changed education forever (Smith 22).
(2) Computers give students many advantages. They include using the Internet for research, using word processing programs for homework and writing, having anytime-anywhere access for doing work, and keeping up with school progress and activities (Smith 22). |
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| The source passage is being summarized. |
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| Which of the following Internet sites would be the best source of information for a research paper or project? |
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| an unbiased site that is updated frequently |
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| Facts can be thoroughly verified or proven. |
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| What does a tilde symbol (~) usually mean at the beginning of a section of a web address? |
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| It is a sign that the site is a personal web site and not an official university web site. |
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| Of the following topics, which would lead to fact based research? |
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| a study of university entrance policies |
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Read the source passage (1) below and then determine if it is being quoted, summarized, or paraphrased in the second passage (2):
1) Computers play a positive role in education. One important benefit of computers in education is that students can do Internet research for all subjects and types of assignments. Never before has so much information been available at the click of a mouse. Computers are also useful for doing schoolwork and preparing assignments. Word processing programs help with writing, especially when students learn to take advantage of grammar- and spell-checking devices. Another benefit is that students have 24-hour access to library materials and can complete assignments at any time or from any location with computer access. Finally, parents and students can track many school matters such as daily assignments, test schedules, grades, attendance, announcements, and communications with teachers. Computers have changed education forever (Smith 22).
(2) Computers give students many advantages. The Internet is a necessity for conducting research for all courses and all kinds of schoolwork. Word processing software is a useful tool for homework and other writing assignments such as essays. When students need to do work, they are not confined to a specific location because computers can be used anywhere and at anytime. According to Smith, “Another benefit is that students have 24-hour access to library materials and can complete assignments at any time or from any location with computer access.” Before computers, parents and students usually had to be at school to get necessary information, but now they can use computers to keep up with progress and talk to teachers. Computers are a welcome change (22). |
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| The source passage is being quoted. |
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| Why were the first years of a slave child's life relatively good? |
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| They didn't have to worry about going to school, keeping their clothes clean, or learning proper behavior. |
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| How are some modern biographies and autobiographies different from classic biographies and autobiographies in terms of content? |
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| They often are about people who lead relatively ordinary lives and have not done anything famous. |
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| How is the style of modern biography/autobiographical different from classical styles? |
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| Today, we tend to show individual incidents in great detail, rather than summarize periods of time. |
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| Biographies about ordinary people are never as interesting as biographies about famous people. |
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| Which of the following characteristic practices of slavery is described in the first paragraph of the selection from Frederick Douglass? |
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| Mothers and fathers were separated from their children early on so that they get no sense of family. |
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| On his way to Albany for the meeting with the Iroquois confederacy, what did Franklin write? |
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| A plan for the union of all the colonies under one government. |
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| Biographies and autobiographies are important because |
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| when we see into the lives of others, we can put our own lives into perspective and better understand our own experiences |
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| Which of the following describes why Franklin feels the revolution would have been avoided if his plan had been accepted? |
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| Since the colonies could have defended themselves, there would have been no need for British troops in America and no reason for the heavy taxes. |
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| An autobiography is the story of the author's own life. |
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| Readers will usually accept that dialogue in a biography or autobiography is just an approximation of what was actually said. |
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| A biography is the story of someone's life. |
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| Biographies and autobiographies must be about famous people. |
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| It is never acceptable to recreate dialogue in a biography or autobiography. |
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| Because our memories are not perfect, an autobiography can at best only present what we roughly believe to have taken place rather than what actually occurred. |
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