English I review

Which of the following best defines an argumentative text?

• A text that tells a story about a character’s journey.

• A text that presents a claim and supports it with evidence and reasoning.

• A text that describes a process step by step.

• A text that lists facts without any opinion.

What is an inference?

• A direct statement from the author.

• A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.

• A summary of the text.

• A list of characters in a story.

Which element is most important in developing a theme in a literary text?

• The font style used in the book.

• The characterization and plot.

• The number of chapters.

• The page numbers.

What does the author’s purpose refer to?

• The number of words in the text.

• The reason why the author wrote the text.

• The order of events in the story.

• The setting of the story.

Which of the following is a clear thesis statement?

• Dogs are animals.

• I think dogs are the best pets because they are loyal, friendly, and easy to train.

• Dogs have fur.

• Some people like dogs.

Which of the following sentences best shows the use of evidence in an argumentative text?

• I like pizza.

• According to a recent survey, 70% of students prefer pizza over burgers.

• Pizza is round.

• Pizza is a food.

Read the following sentence: "The sky darkened, and thunder rumbled in the distance." What can you infer is about to happen?

• It will be sunny.

• A storm is approaching.

• The sun will rise.

• It will snow.

If an author uses statistics and expert opinions in a text, what is most likely the author’s purpose?

• To entertain the reader.

• To persuade the reader.

• To confuse the reader.

• To describe a setting.

Which of the following best supports a thesis in an argumentative essay?

• A list of unrelated facts.

• Relevant supporting evidence and examples.

• Personal opinions without explanation.

• A summary of the essay.

Which of the following is the first step in composing an argumentative text?

• Writing the conclusion.

• Stating a clear claim or thesis.

• Adding supporting evidence.

• Editing for grammar.