1. Writing in America Fly Swatter Semester Exam Review

2. What is the definition of argument? Any artifact that presents a claim in an objective manner A one side argument that discredits the opposition Something that present two perspectives An editorial Any artifact that presents a claim in an objective manner A one side argument that discredits the opposition Something that present two perspectives An editorial

3. How is informative writing different from evaluative? An informative writing is another term for evaluative writing An informative piece explains how to do something or how something works without judgment An informative piece explains how to do something using specific criteria An informative writing is another term for evaluative writing An informative piece explains how to do something or how something works without judgment An informative piece explains how to do something using specific criteria

4. With your team, answer the following questions on a sheet of paper. List the four different techniques of satire and provide a definition for each. Parody Reversal Incongruity Exaggeration TEAM ANSWER

5. How is a dash used? Dashes are used to correct commas splices and can go in the same position as the semi-colon Two hyphens (--) are used to set off and emphasize content surrounding the dash Dashes are used to set off or emphasize the content enclosed within dashes or the content that follows a dash. Dashes are used to correct commas splices and can go in the same position as the semi-colon Two hyphens (--) are used to set off and emphasize content surrounding the dash Dashes are used to set off or emphasize the content enclosed within dashes or the content that follows a dash.

6. All the examples are correct usages of the dash EXCEPT… The curator painted the dinosaur orange — everyone hates the color. The curator painted the dinosaur orange — a color hated by everyone. The curator painted the dinosaur orange — everyone hates the color — because she wanted to liven the place up. The curator painted the dinosaur orange — everyone hates the color. The curator painted the dinosaur orange — a color hated by everyone. The curator painted the dinosaur orange — everyone hates the color — because she wanted to liven the place up.

7. Write an example of sensory imagery with the following topic: snow storm

8. What is the definition of syntax? Using sentence length to bring emphasize to a particular idea. Using complex punctuation to bring particular emphasis to an idea. Using sentence structure or unusual punctuation to grab attention and create meaning. Using sentence length to bring emphasize to a particular idea. Using complex punctuation to bring particular emphasis to an idea. Using sentence structure or unusual punctuation to grab attention and create meaning.

9. What is connotation? The literal, specific, exact meaning of a word, independent of emotional coloring or association—a word’s dictionary definition. The conscious choice of words; word choice made with the intention of creating clarity, precise imagery, and a particular effect upon the reader. A word suggests beyond its basic definition; a word’s emotional overtones and the implications that it may carry. The literal, specific, exact meaning of a word, independent of emotional coloring or association—a word’s dictionary definition. The conscious choice of words; word choice made with the intention of creating clarity, precise imagery, and a particular effect upon the reader. A word suggests beyond its basic definition; a word’s emotional overtones and the implications that it may carry.

10. Choose the correct example of show don’t tell… The girls were excited. Finally, the day had arrived. Their favorite singer was performing. They could not wait for the concert to begin— the event of the season! Giggles and screams filled the arena. The soft curls were now damp with perspiration and the anticipation of the event. They held tight to each other in a mock effort to contain themselves. The moment was here. The girls were excited. Finally, the day had arrived. Their favorite singer was performing. They could not wait for the concert to begin— the event of the season! Giggles and screams filled the arena. The soft curls were now damp with perspiration and the anticipation of the event. They held tight to each other in a mock effort to contain themselves. The moment was here.

11. What is the definition of mood? The author’s attitude toward a subject. The emotional affect that the author creates for the reader The choice of appropriate language for your audience – technical, formal, informal, familiar The author’s attitude toward a subject. The emotional affect that the author creates for the reader The choice of appropriate language for your audience – technical, formal, informal, familiar

12. What is the definition of hyperbole? Wording, usually intended to have humorous effect, in which less importance is given a situation or fact than it would seem to deserve. An exaggerated object or person which has meaning in itself but that also suggests a deeper, wider meaning to the reader. Exaggeration used without the intent of literal persuasion but rather to heighten or emphasize the point; often used in comic dialogue or narrative Wording, usually intended to have humorous effect, in which less importance is given a situation or fact than it would seem to deserve. An exaggerated object or person which has meaning in itself but that also suggests a deeper, wider meaning to the reader. Exaggeration used without the intent of literal persuasion but rather to heighten or emphasize the point; often used in comic dialogue or narrative

13. Write a formula for a complex/compound sentence and write an example sentence. Dep, indp, conj, indp

14. The logical appeal is… An appeal that involves convincing the reader of the author’s credibility and character An appeal to an audience's sense of identity, their self- interest, their emotions. An appeal that persuades through the use of reason. It backs up an author’s claim. An appeal that involves convincing the reader of the author’s credibility and character An appeal to an audience's sense of identity, their self- interest, their emotions. An appeal that persuades through the use of reason. It backs up an author’s claim.

15. An effective thesis does the following… Takes a stand, says “I think” or “I believe”, has a list of topics discussed in the essay Takes a stand through establishing your focus and main points in an authentic manner Takes a stand through establishing a focus and explaining the points. Takes a stand, says “I think” or “I believe”, has a list of topics discussed in the essay Takes a stand through establishing your focus and main points in an authentic manner Takes a stand through establishing a focus and explaining the points.

16. What is the definition of parallelism? The repetition of a word at the start of a sentence The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of a sentence The repetition of a word or phrase at the start of a sentence. The repetition of a word at the start of a sentence The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of a sentence The repetition of a word or phrase at the start of a sentence.

17. What are the correct strategies for writing hooks? Anecdote, quote, question, and establishing an idea Establishing an idea or emotion, anecdote, and figurative language Figurative language, establishing an ideas or emotion, and questioning Questioning, figurative language, and anecdote Anecdote, quote, question, and establishing an idea Establishing an idea or emotion, anecdote, and figurative language Figurative language, establishing an ideas or emotion, and questioning Questioning, figurative language, and anecdote

18. Write a formula for a complex sentence and write an example sentence. Dep, indp

19. Which of the following is an example of metaphor? Her soul showed the happiness inside as her eyes sparkled at the altar She was as beautiful as a Grecian goddess. Because of her diligent studying, the final exam was a breeze Her soul showed the happiness inside as her eyes sparkled at the altar She was as beautiful as a Grecian goddess. Because of her diligent studying, the final exam was a breeze

20. Which of the following is an example of personification? Her eyes revealed the hopelessness that now consumed her soul Jack jumped like a kangaroo America is a melting pot The stream told stories of thousands who came to release their burdens Her eyes revealed the hopelessness that now consumed her soul Jack jumped like a kangaroo America is a melting pot The stream told stories of thousands who came to release their burdens

21. Which sentence is a fused run-on? Susie went to the store, and she bought a dozen eggs. When Mark bought the tickets to Avicii Martha loves to throw parties, she is going to host a holiday party this weekend John bought a Time magazine from the stand he read the article about the conflict in Israel. Susie went to the store, and she bought a dozen eggs. When Mark bought the tickets to Avicii Martha loves to throw parties, she is going to host a holiday party this weekend John bought a Time magazine from the stand he read the article about the conflict in Israel.

22. Which sentence is a fragment? Jan raised a considerable amount of money for her NGO. Ted gave a high-five to his nephew for winning the race. While running the race, olive sprained her ankle. Running with these new shoes. Jan raised a considerable amount of money for her NGO. Ted gave a high-five to his nephew for winning the race. While running the race, olive sprained her ankle. Running with these new shoes.

23. Write a formula for a compound sentence and write an example sentence. Indp, conj, indp

24. Which sentence is a comma splice run-on? Susie went to the store, and she bought a dozen eggs. When Mark bought the tickets to Avicii Martha loves to throw parties, she is going to host a holiday party this weekend John bought a Time magazine from the stand he read the article about the conflict in Israel. Susie went to the store, and she bought a dozen eggs. When Mark bought the tickets to Avicii Martha loves to throw parties, she is going to host a holiday party this weekend John bought a Time magazine from the stand he read the article about the conflict in Israel.

25. TEAM ANSWER With your team, answer the following questions on a sheet of paper. The following clip is using what technique in take a stand (be specific)? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE-OCDexYrU Satire—a parody of Sarah Palin

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