1. Persuasive writing attempts to: *
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inform you about current events
tell a story
influence you to do or believe something
provide updates about past events
2. Which of the following is NOT a technique of persuasive writing? *
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use of repitition
use of authouritative evidence
use of opinion
use of contrast
3. Your classmate is writing a persuasive essay about why students should wear school uniforms. He argues that teens should be allowed to choose their own clothing to express their personalities. How should Jordan include this argument in his essay? *
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follow it with two (2) counter arguments
do not include it at all
provide supporting details
present your personal opinion
4. Identify the technique used for the following sentence. (We gave to do something about it now, we have to do something about it now!) *
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quotation
personal pronoun
rhetorical question
repetition
5. Paula wrote the following paragraph describing elephants. Elephants are large animals. An elephant weighs about eight tons. It has thick, gray, wrinkled skin. The elephant's head is large. Scientists believe that elephants remember things for a long time. The elephant's tail is small compared to the rest of its body. Which sentence does not belong in Paula's paragraph? *
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An elephant weighs about eight (8) tons
It has thick, gray, wrinkled skin.
Scientists believe that elephants remember things for a long time.
The elephant's head is large
6. Dawn wrote a paragraph telling about what she bought at a sale. Last week, I went to a sale. A shiny, bright object caught my eye. The light was coming from the glitter on the front of an old costume. It was the most beautiful dress with long fancy ruffles. It was just my size. Which sentence adds another detail to Dawn's paragraph? *
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It was bright blue with shiny purple beads.
My mother gave me some money to buy it.
My cousin wanted the costume when she saw it.
I tried on another costume last week that was almost as pretty.
7. What should be included in a descriptive essay? *
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detail
descriptive language
appeal to senses
all of the above
8. Using specific words and phrases will help the reader to 'see' what you are describing. Choose the element which is related to the given statement above. *
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supporting details
sequential order
precise language
dominant impression
9. What is the correct structure of a paragraph in a descriptive essay? *
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topic sentence, three supporting details, conclusion
topic sentence, conclusion, three supporting details
three supporting details, introduction, conclusion
introduction, 3 supporting details, conclusion
10. Which of the following is an example of a HOMONYM? *
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already
rate
good
across
11. Which of the following is an example of a HOMOGRAPH? *
1 point
bow
already
tomorrow
done
Choose the word that best describes each word in capital letters.
12. As they raft, Sheila WEIGHS the notion of helping Anna become a guide, *
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consider
to measure on a scale
13. She wears gloves to protect her PALMS when she paddles.
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tropical trees
inside part of the hand
14. Nothing seems to HAMPER her excitement about rafting. *
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get in the way of
basket
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word that is in capital letters.
15. School uniform is COMPULSORY in the schools. *
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depended
required
divided
paid
16. He seemed happy with the QUANTITY of ice cream after getting a second scoop. *
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ability
price
amount
form
17. The news anchor CAUTIONED everyone to stay away from windows during the storm. *
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warned
protected
reduced
reported
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.
18. I am looking for a TEMPORARY job in Kingston. *
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complicated
good
permanent
professional
19. The family had SUFFICIENT food to make it through the hurricane. *
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delicious
enough
satisfying
lacked
20. I can't stand people who treat animals CRUELLY. *
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gently
cleverly
reasonably
brutally
Section B.
Descriptive essay.(20 marks). Describe your role model and explain why you like him or her. (You should have 5 paragraphs in total.) Include your topic sentence for each BODY paragraph.
1 point