English II Fall Review

Textual evidence is ______________________________.

• a clue.
• facts, figures, details, quotations, or other sources of data and information that provide support for claims or an analysis and that can be evaluated by others.
• not necessary when making a claim.
• what proves guilt or innocence.

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
• Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
• You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.
• Life is short; make the most of it.

Using evidence to support your opinions makes your ideas ____________.

• right
• wrong
• weaker
• stronger

In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?

• What the story is about
• The topic of the text
• A message the author is trying to get across to the reader
• Where and when the story happens

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 

• Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.
• Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
  

Which of the following is textual evidence?

• According to experts, Pepsi has more sugar than coke. 
• The TR Eagles are the best. 
• Tymber should win the award. 
• According to Aaron, Mr. Griffin is the best teacher. 

A hyperbole is...

• an exaggerated statement
• an exaggerated word
• an emphasized syllable
• I don't know.

What is "imagery"?

• An exaggeration
• A phrase that is not meant to be taken literally
• The same beginning sound repeated
• Words or phrases that appeal to the 5 senses

This is a fact: On average, Hawaii is 73 degrees in January. 

• True
• False

Authors set a TONE or MOOD in literature by conveying an emotion or emotions through _.

• space
• height
• words 
• weird faces