English 1 Segment 2 – Flashcards
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An argument appeals to
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logic and reason.
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Which of the following correctly describes an argument?
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A logical appeal based on facts and reason
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What is a counterclaim?
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The opposition to an argument
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A claim ____________________________
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states an argument's position.
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Which of the following pieces of evidence would best support an argument in favor of healthy school lunch options?
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An interview with a nutritionist who describes the benefits of healthy school lunches
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Preliminary research allows you to
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locate basic information.
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What is one aspect of a source that makes it credible?
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It provides current factual information.
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In his speech, President Obama explains that Republicans and Democrats must work together in an effort to face challenges and move forward. The line above is an example of a(n)
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summary.
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"State of the Union 2011." The White House. Office of the Press Secretary, 25 Jan. 2011. Web. 24 Sept. 2012. [What goes here?] Which of the following goes in the missing section of this external citation for President Obama's speech?
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The website address
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President Obama says, "It's no secret that those of us here tonight have had our differences over the last two years. The debates have been contentious; we have fought fiercely for our beliefs." The line above is an example of a(n)
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direct quotation
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Which of the following should not appear on a Works Cited page?
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Numbering of sources
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[What goes here?] The White House. Office of the Press Secretary, 25 Jan. 2011. Web. 24 Sept. 2012. (http://www.whitehouse.gov/state-of-the-union-2011). Which of the following goes in the missing section of this external citation for President Obama's speech?
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Title of speech
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President Obama opens his "State of the Union" address by remembering the tragedy in Tucson and expressing that we are all part of the American family regardless of party affiliation. The lines above are an example of a(n)
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paraphrase
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Failure to properly credit the sources of your information is an act of
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plagiarism
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You would use italics to punctuate the title of a(n)
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book
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You would use quotation marks to punctuate the title of a
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magazine article
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Proper citation of resources increases a writer's
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credibility
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What is the meaning of the word "accessible" as it is used in the following sentence? Jarrod had no accessible proof that his little sister hid his car keys, but he couldn't think of anyone else who would have put them in the dog's bowl.
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Available
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Read the following excerpt. The politician tried to refute all the allegations against him. Unfortunately for him, though, the evidence was far too compelling. As much as he tried, he couldn't sway voter opinion, and he lost the election. Using the context, the word refute means
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disprove
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Select the word that best completes the sentence: Travis could not try out for the football team unless he could __________ his mom's opinion that it was too dangerous.
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sway
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Select the word that best completes the sentence: Sylvia finally __________ her childhood dream of singing on stage when she landed a role in the school musical.
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realized
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Match the word with its definition. Realized Compelling Opposition
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Match the word with its definition. B) Complete C) Interesting A) Party against
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Which of the following sentences uses the word "plagiarism" correctly?
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The fact that he didn't write his own paper was a clear example of plagiarism.
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Read the following excerpt. Using the context of the paragraph, select the word that best completes the sentence. As the __________ mayor, I'd like to make a suggestion to any future politicians who hope to take this office. When you find yourself in this position, speak with the people of your city and be involved in their activities. This is the only way you can be certain to lead wisely.
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incumbent
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Which of the following sentences uses the word "refuted" correctly?
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When he made six free-throws in a row, Joel refuted Steve's claim that he couldn't shoot baskets.
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Read the following sentence. After they diluted the dark soda, it looked more like iced tea. Using the context, the word diluted means
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watered down
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Read the following excerpt. Using the context of the paragraph, select the word that best completes the sentence. We must __________ this place, this sacred and special place, where so many have come to fight and die for our freedom. It is not a sacrifice we should take lightly, or one that we will ever forget.
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hallow
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Which of the following words has a positive connotation?
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beauty
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Which of the following lines from John Muir's "The Calypso Borealis" shows an example of dialect?
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"What were ye doin' there?"
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What is diction?
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an author's word choice
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Which of the following words has a negative connotation?
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lonely
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"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" is an example of a
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Romantic poem
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In order to analyze a poem, you should
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go stanza by stanza
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The poem "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" is an account of
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Wordsworth's important lesson from nature
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Which of the following questions should you ask in order to understand an author's diction?
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What do these words have in common with each other?
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What tone is Wordsworth using with the word in bold? They flash upon that inward eye Which is the BLISS of solitude;
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joy
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What is tone in writing?
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the author's attitude
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Select the line that uses inverted syntax.
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And then my heart with pleasure fills
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What can syntax demonstrate about a character?
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It can demonstrate that the character is from a different place or time.
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What tone is Wordsworth using with the word in bold? Fluttering and DANCING in the breeze.
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cheerful
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Select the word that best completes the sentence: My friend is a ______ kind of person who always has a smile on his face.
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jocund
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What is the meaning of the word "frail" as it is used in the following sentence? The tree has been through so many storms that now its trunk and branches are quite frail.
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"delicate" or "fragile"
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Which of the following sentences uses the word "vacant" correctly?
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The vacant building echoed when we stepped.
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Which of the following questions should you ask to make an informed inference about what will happen next?
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What has foreshadowing suggested so far?
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Which of the following does foreshadowing not do?
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Provide a summary of the story
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What does it mean to infer something?
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It means to make an educated guess about what has happened or will happen.
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Which of the following strategies is similar to making inferences?
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Using context
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What does it mean to "read between the lines"?
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It means to make an inference about what happened.
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Who says the following lines? A plague o' both your houses! They have made worms' meat of me: I have it, And soundly too: your houses!
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Mercutio
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Why does Romeo drink the poison he's obtained from the apothecary?
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He thinks Juliet is dead.
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Who says the following lines? Why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm.
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Mercutio
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Of the following events, which happens first in Romeo and Juliet?
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Mercutio dies
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Which of the following lines foreshadows Romeo and Juliet's tragic end?
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I fear, too early: for my mind misgives Some consequence yet hanging in the stars Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night's revels and expire the term Of a despised life closed in my breast By some vile forfeit of untimely death.
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Of the following events, which happens last in Romeo and Juliet?
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Juliet takes the potion
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Why did Friar Laurence suggest Juliet should take the potion?
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It would allow her to avoid getting married to Paris.
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Where does Romeo go when he gets banished?
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Mantua
