English Language Arts Flashcards
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Which word has a negative connotation?
Answer: Stingy
"Stingy" suggests unwillingness to share, carrying a negative feeling.
Which sentence is written in the active voice?
Answer: Marcus threw the ball across the field.
In active voice the subject (Marcus) performs the action.
A character's internal conflict is BEST described as:
Answer: A struggle within the character's own mind
Internal conflict happens inside a character, such as a hard decision.
Which sentence correctly uses commas in a series?
Answer: We bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
Commas separate each item in a list, including before 'and' (serial comma).
What is the BEST way to paraphrase a source in a research paper?
Answer: Restate the idea in your own words and cite the source
Paraphrasing uses your own words and still requires citing the original source.
In a speech, an author repeats the phrase "We will not give up" several times. What is the MOST likely effect?
Answer: To emphasize determination and inspire listeners
Repetition is a rhetorical device used to stress a key idea and stir emotion.
Which detail from a story would BEST be left out of an objective summary?
Answer: I think the main character is really annoying.
Objective summaries exclude personal opinions.