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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of taking a gap year according to the text?
To learn new cultures and meet new people
To stay at home and relax
To immediately start working
To skip education
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of traveling during a gap year?
Learning to be independent
Planning and budgeting
Earning a degree
Gaining employability skills
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CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key aspect of planning a persuasive article mentioned in the text?
Avoiding any planning
Sticking to one idea throughout the article
Using a variety of paragraph styles
Ignoring the audience's perspective
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which persuasive technique involves referring to the reader directly?
Alliteration
Direct address
Anecdote
Facts
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CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the 'BECAUSE BUT SO' planning model help with?
Focusing on minor details
Choosing a topic
Ignoring counterarguments
Structuring your response
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a technique for adding persuasive language to your article?
Emotive language
Repetition
Using complex scientific terms
Direct address
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of discourse markers in writing?
To avoid addressing the main point
To fill space
To mark a shift in tone or idea
To confuse the reader
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CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
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