Sophomore English Writing Basics

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1.

A constructed response essay will have the following: Check all that apply.
- A.
  
  Introduction
- B.
  
  Personal Pronouns
- C.
  
  Thesis Statement
- D.
  
  Analysis
- E.
  
  Pictures
- F.
  
  Evidence in the form of quotes
- G.
  
  Conclusion
- H.
  
  Claims
- I.
  
  Only three paragraphs
2.

What is a claim?
- A.
  
  A statement that that often misleads the reader.
- B.
  
  A statement that can be proven true with evidence and analysis.
- C.
  
  A statement used by the author of a novel begin a story.
- D.
  
  A statement that the reader then argues against.
3.

What would be considered effective evidence in a constructed response essay?
- A.
  
  A personal story
- B.
  
  A quote from a friend
- C.
  
  A quote from the passage
- D.
  
  Further explanation of the claim
4.

What does it mean to analyze?
- A.
  
  To write a detailed summary of what happened in the passage.
- B.
  
  To restate the thesis in a way that surprises the audience.
- C.
  
  To provide additional evidence in the form of quotes.
- D.
  
  To explain the significance or importance of the evidence in an insightful way.
5.

Check all parts of a thesis statement below:
- A.
  
  Author's Name
- B.
  
  Your Name
- C.
  
  Title of the passage or novel
- D.
  
  Purpose for writing
- E.
  
  Essential details to be discussed
- F.
  
  Your favorite part of the story
- G.
  
  A CEA paragraph.
6.

What has the writer forgotten in the following thesis statement? In the novel The Kite Runner, the author Khaled Hosseini uses figurative language and diction to highlight Amir's guilt.
- A.
  
  The author's name
- B.
  
  The purpose for writing
- C.
  
  A CEA paragraph
- D.
  
  To underline the book title.
7.

Which of the following are literary devices that you might find within a passage? Check all that apply.
- A.
  
  Metaphor
- B.
  
  Simile
- C.
  
  Title
- D.
  
  Personification
- E.
  
  Conclusion
- F.
  
  Imagery
- G.
  
  Symbolism
- H.
  
  Mood
- I.
  
  Tone
- J.
  
  Author
8.

Which of the following is an effective claim about theme?
- A.
  
  The author first highlights the theme of guilt through the character of Amir.
- B.
  
  Guilt is a theme in the book.
- C.
  
  I remember a time I felt guilty, and I couldn't get over it for weeks.
- D.
  
  Feeling guilty can start to mess with your head, like it did to Amir's.
9.

When completing citations, you are asked to use MLA format. What does MLA stand for?
- A.
  
  Modern Language Association
- B.
  
  Max Luther Agreement
- C.
  
  Most Live Annually
- D.
  
  Make Lunch Always
10.

Which of the following citations is in correct MLA format?
- A.
  
  "Then I saw her around the corner (Smith 101)".
- B.
  
  "Then I saw her around the corner." (Smith 101).
- C.
  
  "Then I saw her around the corner" (Smith 101).
- D.
  
  Then I saw her around the corner Smith 101.
11.

How many paragraphs, on average, will be in a constructed response essay?
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  4