VAP 11 Term 1 ELA

Who is known for writing most of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Alexander Hamilton
• Samuel Adams
• Thomas Jefferson

The Declaration of Independence criticizes which British king?

• George I
• George II
• George III
• Louis XIV

What should people do if their government is unfair or abusive?

• Write a letter of complaint
• Overthrow the government
• Ask for help from other countries
• Stay quiet

Why did American colonists want independence from Britain?

• To create their own laws
• To get more money
• To free the slaves
• To create a new religion

What was the main message of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address?

• To talk about the importance of the war
• To announce the end of the war
• To list the soldiers who died
• To raise money for the army

Why did Benjamin Franklin think people should support the Constitution?

• It’s the best we can hope for
• It was perfect
• It needed more changes
• It would make America rich

What is the best way to summarize a text?

• Rewrite the whole thing
• Write a shorter version with only the main ideas
• Include your personal thoughts
• Provide a lot of details

What should you avoid including in an argumentative essay?

• A clear claim
• Evidence that supports the claim
• Arguments for the other side
• Unrelated personal opinions

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend" is an example of which literary device?

• Metaphor
• Paradox
• Simile
• Hyperbole

"He is as brave as a lion" is an example of what?

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Hyperbole
• Paradox