English IV Final

Which of the following is a major theme in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"?

• The importance of wealth in society

• The dangers of unchecked ambition

• The benefits of modern technology

• The value of humor in relationships

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Which sentence is written in the active voice?

• The monster was created by Victor.

• Victor created the monster.

• The monster was feared by the villagers.

• The villagers were frightened by the monster.

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Which of the following is an example of a vague word?

• Several

• 1845

• Frankenstein

• Laboratory

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Which of the following is an example of strong evidence in an argumentative essay about "Frankenstein"?

• "I think Victor was wrong."

• "According to the text, Victor says, 'I had worked hard for nearly two years, for the sole purpose of infusing life into an inanimate body.'"

• "Victor is probably guilty."

• "Some people believe Victor was justified."

Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?

• The creature learned to speak by listening to the De Laceys.

• Victor destroyed his second creation.

• The book was read by the creature.

• The villagers chased the monster.

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Which of the following is an example of weak evidence in an argumentative essay?

• "The text states, 'I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel.'"

• "Many people think the monster is evil."

• "Victor’s actions led to tragic consequences, as shown in the deaths of his loved ones."

• "Shelley’s use of foreshadowing is evident in Victor’s early warnings."

Which of the following best explains why using vague words weakens an argument?

• They make the writing more interesting.

• They make the argument less clear and harder to support with evidence.

• They help the reader understand the main idea.

• They provide specific details.

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Which of the following best distinguishes between strong and weak evidence in argumentative writing?

• Strong evidence is based on personal opinion; weak evidence is based on facts.

• Strong evidence is specific, relevant, and supported by the text; weak evidence is vague or unsupported.

• Strong evidence is longer; weak evidence is shorter.

• Strong evidence is emotional; weak evidence is logical.

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Which of the following is the best example of a theme statement for "Frankenstein"?

• Victor creates a monster.

• The novel explores the consequences of playing God and the responsibilities of creators toward their creations.

• The story is set in Europe.

• The monster is tall.

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Which of the following is the most effective way to assess the credibility of a news article?

• Check if the article is trending on social media.

• Evaluate the sources cited, the author’s qualifications, and the presence of supporting evidence.

• See if the article is entertaining.

• Look for colorful images.

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