Eng 9A 1st Tri Final Exam Study Guide.

What are the four main purposes of writing?

• To inform, to persuade, to entertain, and to express

• To confuse, to mislead, to entertain, and to express

• To inform, to deceive, to entertain, and to express

• To inform, to persuade, to entertain, and to confuse

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Can a text have more than one purpose?

• Yes, for example, a news article can inform and persuade.

• No, a text can only have one purpose.

• It depends on the length of the text.

• Only fictional texts can have multiple purposes.

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What text structure would you use to compare two characters?

• Chronological

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

Identify the cause and effect relationship from the following options.

• The prince saved the kingdom, and the people celebrated.

• The sun rises in the east, and it sets in the west.

• The cat chased the mouse, and the mouse ran away.

• The rain fell heavily, and the streets were flooded.

What tone is used in a humorous story?

• Serious

• Humorous

• Melancholic

• Formal

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How does the theme relate to the characters’ experiences?

• The theme is unrelated to the characters' experiences.

• The theme is directly influenced by the characters' experiences.

• The theme and characters' experiences are independent.

• The theme is a result of the characters' experiences.

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Identify an example of situational irony from a movie or book.

• In 'The Wizard of Oz', Dorothy goes on a journey to find the Wizard, only to discover she had the power to go home all along.

• In 'Romeo and Juliet', the lovers' plan to be together leads to their tragic deaths.

• In 'Harry Potter', Harry learns he is a wizard on his 11th birthday.

• In 'The Great Gatsby', Gatsby throws lavish parties hoping to see Daisy, but she never attends.

How does irony enhance the story’s message?

• By creating a contrast between expectations and reality

• By simplifying the plot

• By introducing new characters

• By providing a happy ending

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The setting influences the characters' actions by:

• Providing challenges that shape their decisions

• Having no impact on their behavior

• Making them act out of character

• Ensuring they follow a predetermined path

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Character traits influence the story by affecting the plot and character development.

• They have no impact on the story.

• They affect the plot and character development.

• They only influence the setting.

• They determine the length of the story.

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