English II Benchmark Review

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What is the central idea of a text that examines the role of technology in modern education?

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Technology enhances learning but also presents new challenges.

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What is the author's purpose in a text that uses emotional anecdotes and vivid imagery to describe the plight of refugees?

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To persuade the reader to empathize with refugees and support humanitarian efforts.

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How does the author use rhetoric in a speech advocating for environmental conservation?

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By appealing to the audience's emotions with stories of endangered species.

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What is the connotative meaning of 'sharp' in the sentence, 'The lawyer's argument was as sharp as a razor'?

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Intelligent and precise.

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Which statement provides strong textual evidence for the claim that 'deforestation contributes to climate change'?

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Deforestation releases stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

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Define 'central idea' in a text.

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The main point or underlying message that the author wants to convey.

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What is 'author's purpose'?

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The reason why an author writes a text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or express.

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Explain 'rhetorical appeal'.

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A technique used by authors to persuade an audience, often through emotional, ethical, or logical appeals.

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What does 'connotation' mean in literature?

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The implied or suggested meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

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What is 'textual evidence'?

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Quotations or paraphrased content from a text that supports a claim or argument.