English-Language Flashcards

A story describes a character who 'always arrived early, stayed late, and never missed a deadline.' This is an example of:

Answer: Indirect characterization

Indirect characterization reveals character traits through actions and behaviors rather than direct statements.

Which transition word best signals a CONTRAST between two ideas?

Answer: Nevertheless

'Nevertheless' signals that the following idea contrasts with or qualifies what was previously stated.

The sentence 'Life is a rollercoaster' is an example of:

Answer: Metaphor

A metaphor directly equates two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

Read: 'The mayor's new policy will destroy our city.' The word 'destroy' in this context is an example of:

Answer: Loaded language

Loaded language uses emotionally charged words to influence readers rather than presenting neutral information.

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Answer: Running through the park, a deer was spotted.

A dangling modifier occurs when the introductory phrase does not logically connect to the subject of the main clause—here, the deer wasn't running.

In an informational text, headings and subheadings are MOST useful because they:

Answer: Help readers locate information and understand the text's organization

Headings and subheadings serve as organizational tools that help readers navigate and preview the content of informational texts.

Which revision BEST improves this sentence: 'The reason the project failed is because of poor planning.'

Answer: The project failed because of poor planning.

'The reason is because' is redundant; the clearest revision eliminates unnecessary words.