2024 Honors ENG I Semester One Exam

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What is the purpose of transitional phrasing in an essay?

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To link the major sections of the text, clarify relationships between claims and reasons, and clarify relationships between reasons and evidence.

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What is a clear phrase to begin a counter-claim paragraph?

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"There will always be people who disagree"

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What does the word 'confluent' mean in the context of teamwork?

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It means that even though there are disagreements, the teamwork is still flowing together harmoniously.

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What is the best type of evidence to use in an argumentative essay?

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The best evidence is taken word-for-word directly from the text.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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"Her long hair is like a flowing river."

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What is the role of a counter-claim in an argumentative essay?

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To acknowledge opposing viewpoints and strengthen the argument by addressing them.

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What is the significance of a thesis statement in an essay?

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It presents the main argument or claim of the essay and guides the direction of the writing.

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What does it mean to infer meaning from a text?

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To deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the difference between evidence and opinion in an argumentative essay?

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Evidence is factual information that supports a claim, while opinion is a personal belief or judgment.