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Unit 5 test
unit 5 study guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following best defines a central claim in an argumentative text? | A statement that expresses the author's main point or position on an issue |
| What makes a claim effective in persuasive writing? | It is supported by strong reasoning and relevant evidence |
| Which of the following words is the closest synonym for “meticulous”? | Thorough |
| Why is understanding synonyms important for analyzing complex texts? | It allows readers to identify the author’s tone and style more effective |
| Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows. Despite the harsh criticism, the director remained undaunted and moved forward with the project. Which of the following words is the best synonym for undaunted as used in the sentence? | Fearless |
| Which of the following best defines a rhetorical question? | A question asked to make a point rather than to get an answer |
| What is the primary purpose of a rhetorical question in persuasive writing? | To lead the reader to a specific conclusion without stating it outright |
| Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical question? | Can anyone deny that education is the key to a better future? |
| Which of the following is an example of circular reasoning? | We must reduce pollution because pollution needs to be reduced |
| What is the primary flaw in an argument that uses overgeneralization? | It draws a broad conclusion based on limited or biased evidence. |
| Read the following statement and answer the question that follows. "We shouldn’t listen to her opinion on the school dress code—she didn’t even go to the football game last Friday." Which type of faulty reasoning is used here? | Red herring |
| Read the argument below and answer the question. "If students are allowed to retake one test, soon they’ll want to retake all their tests, and then no test scores will matter at all." Which type of fallacy is this? | Slippery slope |
| Which of the following is an example of a straw man argument? | You want to regulate sugary drinks? Next thing you know, the government will ban all snacks! |
| Which of the following best defines an author’s tone? | The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience |
| Which set of words could best describe a sarcastic tone? | Harsh, bitter, mocking |
| I just love it when my internet crashes right in the middle of submitting an assignment. Who needs deadlines anyway? And of course, the help desk was “experiencing high call volume.” What a perfect day. What is the tone of this paragraph? | Sarcastic and frustrated |
| What is a key characteristic of a first-person point of view? | The narrator is a character in the story, using pronouns like “I” and “me” |
| Which of the following effects is most likely created by using first-person narration? | A deep, personal understanding of the narrator’s thoughts and feelings |
| Which sentence is written in first-person point of view? | I couldn’t believe what I was seeing—it was as if the world had flipped upside down. |
| What is the intended audience of a text? | The group of people the author hopes to reach or persuade |
| “Parents, don’t wait until report cards come out to talk to your child’s teacher. Stay involved now—your support makes all the difference.” Who is the intended audience of this message? | Parents |
| Which of the following best defines the theme of a literary work? | The underlying message or central idea about life or human nature |
| Which of the following is a statement of theme rather than subject? | Friendship is built on trust and tested in hardship. |
| What is personification? | Giving human traits to non-human things |
| Which of the following sentences contains an example of personification? | The river danced along the rocks, humming a lively tune. |
| What is visual imagery? | Language that creates mental pictures by appealing to sight |
| Which of the following sentences uses visual imagery? | The sun dipped behind the purple mountains, casting a crimson glow over the valley. |
| How is visual imagery different from auditory imagery? | Visual imagery appeals to sight, while auditory imagery appeals to sound. |
| What is tactile imagery? | Language that appeals to touch, texture, or temperature |
| Which sentence best demonstrates tactile imagery? | The velvet dress felt smooth and cool under her fingers. |
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