Honors ENG I Semester One Exam

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How many paragraphs are typically organized in an Argumentative essay?

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6

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What is the term for when an author uses surprising or entertaining contradictions, such as a fire station burning down?

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Irony

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How many paragraphs should be organized in an Informative essay?

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5

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What does 'source credibility' refer to?

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Whether or not the source of evidence is trusted to be true and accurate.

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In the context of choosing between two options, what does 'latter' refer to?

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The second of two items mentioned.

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What is the purpose of an Argumentative essay?

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To persuade the reader to accept a particular point of view.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the role of evidence in an Argumentative essay?

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To support the claims made in the essay.

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What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?

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A primary source is original material, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources.

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What is foreshadowing in literature?

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A technique used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.