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Escape to Winter Break: Seg 1 Exam Review

Can you complete all 4 missions and help the snowman reach Winter Break before it melts?

Yes!

Complete each mission and earn items to keep your snowman from melting in the sun! At the end, you can use the items to decorate your snowman!

Missions:

Pets

Hair

Accessories

Hats

Final exam info and pw

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What is the difference between diction and syntax?

*Diction is the careful and purposeful selection of words to achieve a desired effect.*Syntax is the way writers arrange words and punctuation to create sentences.

*Syntax is the careful and purposeful selection of words to achieve a desired effect.*Diction is the way writers arrange words and punctuation to create sentences.

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Shane is writing a story that is exciting and nerve-wracking. He wants to reflect an anxious mood. Which type of syntax would best fit his purpose?

Long sentences with plenty of commas to reflect lengthy, clear thoughts

Short sentences with dashes and exclamation marks to reflect short bursts.

Medium sentences with minimal punctuation to reflect a straightforward explanation

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Kate is writing a personal essay about how her favorite toy from childhood made her feel safe during her parent's divorce.Which type of syntax would best fit her purpose?

Long sentences with plenty of commas to reflect lengthy, clear thoughts

Short sentences with dashes and exclamation marks to reflect short bursts.

Medium sentences with minimal punctuation to reflect a straightforward explanation

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A poet writes the following lines: And in some perfumes is there more delight Than in the breath that from my mistress reeks. What is the effect of the word reeks in this stanza?

It makes the her breath seem appealing.

It makes her breath seem like perfume.

It makes per breath seem putrid.

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A poet writes the following lines: Like the mightiest flames that banish the dark Hope grows in the heart from the tiniest spark What is the effect of the word banish in this stanza?

It makes the flame seem powerful

It makes the flame seem insignificant

It makes the flame seem tall

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Choose the correct words to answer the following questions about context clues.

Question: Which word from the sentence provides a synonym context clue for the meaning of buoyant?

Sentence: Jessica's buoyant personality is infectious. Whenever we spend time together, I end up in a cheerful mood, too..

Personality

Mood

Cheerful

Cheerful

Sentence: Although the bank's employees thought that the currency looked real, the federal investigator easily determined that the bills were counterfeit.

Question: Which word from the sentence provides an antonym context clue for the meaning of conterfeit?

Real

Bills

Currency

Real

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Correctly order the definitions for each root word, prefix, and suffix, then click SEND to check your answers!.

auto

(automatic, automobile)

spec

(spectator, inspect)

un

(uncomfortable, unable)

re

(reorder, resize)

ship

(relationship, friendship)

ify

(fortify, simplify)

Congrats! You collected hats to keep your snowman from melting!

Keep collecting more items! You can use these at the end to decorate your snowman!

continue

Oh no!You got it WRONG!

pls don't let me melt

Try again

Complete each mission and earn items to keep your snowman from melting in the sun! At the end, you can use the items to decorate your snowman!

Missions:

Pets

Accessories

Hair

Decorate your Snowman

Page 1/7

Arrange the plot elements in the correct order for their location on the diagram.

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Read the following passage.Why might the narrator's account of the forest be considered unreliable?

As I walked through the mysterious forest, I saw strange creatures lurking behind the trees. Their eyes glowed with an otherworldly intensity, and their shadows seemed to dance with an eerie rhythm. I felt a shiver down my spine and quickened my pace, convinced that I was being followed by supernatural beings. Little did I know, my overactive imagination was playing tricks on me, and the creatures were nothing more than ordinary woodland animals going about their business.

The narrator provides detailed descriptions of the creatures.

The narrator quickens their pace due to a genuine threat.

The narrator's account aligns with other characters' perspectives.

The narrator acknowledges their overactive imagination

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Read the following passage.Which words best describe the mood of the passage?

As I walked through the mysterious forest, I saw strange creatures lurking behind the trees. Their eyes glowed with an otherworldly intensity, and their shadows seemed to dance with an eerie rhythm. I felt a shiver down my spine and quickened my pace, convinced that I was being followed by supernatural beings. Little did I know, my overactive imagination was playing tricks on me, and the creatures were nothing more than ordinary woodland animals going about their business.

Joyful and festive

Eerie and unnerving

Mocking and sarcastic

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Read the following passage.Which narrative element most impacts the mood of the passage?

As I walked through the mysterious forest, I saw strange creatures lurking behind the trees. Their eyes glowed with an otherworldly intensity, and their shadows seemed to dance with an eerie rhythm. I felt a shiver down my spine and quickened my pace, convinced that I was being followed by supernatural beings. Little did I know, my overactive imagination was playing tricks on me, and the creatures were nothing more than ordinary woodland animals going about their business.

Plot

Setting

Conflict

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In the quaint town of Frostville, where winter held its icy grip, a magical snowfall transformed an ordinary snowman into Frosty, a living being with a heart made of sparkling ice. The townsfolk marveled at Frosty's enchanting presence, but jealousy brewed in the heart of the old, forgotten snowman across the park. Driven by bitterness, the jealous snowman, Carl, summoned a blizzard in an attempt to extinguish Frosty's magic. But when Frosty reached out his hand to Carl with love in his eyes, the power of friendship prevailed. The jealousy in Carl's heart metlted away and harmony was restored to Frostville. As the snow settled, Frosty's magical aura grew stronger, spreading a message of resilience and warmth even in the coldest of times.

Read the following passage. What is the theme of the story?

Take care of the little things and the big things will take care of themselves.

The only way to predict the future is by asking for advice.

The enduring power of love and unity can triumph over envy and adversity.

If you want something done right, you need to do it yourself.

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In the quaint town of Frostville, where winter held its icy grip, a magical snowfall transformed an ordinary snowman into Frosty, a living being with a heart made of sparkling ice. The townsfolk marveled at Frosty's enchanting presence, but jealousy brewed in the heart of the old, forgotten snowman across the park. Driven by bitterness, the jealous snowman, Carl, summoned a blizzard in an attempt to extinguish Frosty's magic. But when Frosty reached out his hand to Carl with love in his eyes, the power of friendship prevailed. The jealousy in Carl's heart metlted away and harmony was restored to Frostville. As the snow settled, Frosty's magical aura grew stronger, spreading a message of resilience and warmth even in the coldest of times.

How does the setting enahnce the description of the characters?

The blizzard makes the characters cold and unfeeling toward one another.

The icy grip of winter causes the characters to move faster to accomplish their goals.

Frosty and Carl became best friends after originally being angry with one another.

The snowstorm is magical, dangerous, then magical again, reflecting the emotions of the characters.

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Arrange the figurative language definitions in the correct order. Click "SEND" to check your answers!

Alliteration

Hyperbole

Personification

Metaphor

Onomatopoeia

Simile

Congrats! You collected hair to keep your snowman from melting!

Keep collecting more items! You can use these at the end to decorate your snowman!

continue

Oh no!You got it WRONG!

pls don't let me melt

Try again

Complete each mission and earn items to keep your snowman from melting in the sun! At the end, you can use the items to decorate your snowman!

Missions:

Pets

Accessories

Decorate your Snowman

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Which of the following best states the central idea of the paragraph?

Snowfall is a fascinating meteorological phenomenon that occurs when water vapor in the air freezes into ice crystals and falls to the ground as snow. The process begins in clouds where temperatures are below freezing, causing water vapor to change directly into solid ice without passing through the liquid phase. These tiny ice crystals come together to form snowflakes, each with its own unique structure. When enough snowflakes accumulate, they create the white, fluffy blanket we see on the ground during winter. Snowfall is not only visually enchanting but also plays a crucial role in Earth's ecosystems. As snow accumulates, it acts as a natural insulator, protecting plants and small animals from the harsh cold. Additionally, when the snow melts in the spring, it provides essential water for plants, animals, and even our water supply. Beyond its environmental importance, snowfall invites a variety of recreational activities, such as skiing, snowboarding, and building snow forts, making winter a season filled with both beauty and fun.

Snowfall is a fascinating meteorological phenomenon.

Beyond it's environmental importance, snowfall invites a variety of activities.

Snowfall is an interesting scientific process with many important benefits.

Everyone should appreciate snowfall because places like Florida can't.

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Choose the most likely domain suffix for each type of website

.gov

.edu

.org

An organization that supplies donations and holds charity events to raise awareness for cancer

.org

.gov

.edu

.org

A government program that researches and provides funding for families experiencing homelessness.

.gov

.gov

.edu

A cause and effect paper about dangrous winter conditions published by the University of Central Florida.

.org

.edu

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Is the hook effective or ineffective?

Breaks squealing, glass shattering, and someone shouts, "Call 911!" That is the scary, but possible, outcome of driving on icy winter roads.

Ineffective

Effective

Correct! This IS a strong hook.

Icy winter roads are major problems that can hurt people!!!

Ineffective

Effective

Correct! This is not a strong hook.

Do you want to learn about the dangers of icy winter roads? Well read this essay! This essay has all the information you need about dangerous driving.

Ineffective

Effective

Correct! This is not a strong hook!

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Is the thesis statement effective or ineffective?

This essay will be discussing the problems associated with the icy winter roads and the solutions that are available to stop the problems.

Ineffective

Effective

Correct! This is not a strong thesis.

Icy winter roads are a serious problem. Today, I will be telling you about how to solve the problem using tire chains.

Ineffective

Effective

Correct! This is not a strong thesis.

Icy winter roads can be very dangerous and even result in fatal accidents, however there are many possible solutions drivers can use to reduce the dangers.

Ineffective

Effective

Correct! This IS a strong thesis!

Question 5/7

Match the allusion definition and examples

Allusion definition

Mythical allusion

Pop culture allusion

Historic allusion

Biblical allusion

Literary allusion

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Choose the correct logical fallacy based on the definition and example.

Definition: The use of a completely unrelated fact to shift a conversation or change the subject.

Bandwagon

Red Herring

Slippery Slope

Example: Your mom tells you to eat more vegtables. You say you can't because you're practicing your speech for school.

Red Herring

Definition: The use of popular mass appeal to convince others that they should do/believe something because everyone else does

Slippery Slope

Strawman

Bandwagon

Example: Of course it's fine to wait until the last minute to do your project. Everyone does it!

Bandwagon

Definition: The use of an extreme example that is highly unlikely to try to discredit the action or words of another

Example: Person 1: Due to recent thefts, I think we should add security cameras to the building. Person 2: So you think all of your neighbors are thieves?

Bandwagon

Red Herring

Strawman

Strawman

Definition: The use of finger-pointing or name-calling to attack the person making the argument instead of the argument itself

Hasty Generalization

Example: Katherine is a bad choice for mayor because she didn't grow up in this town.

Ad Hominem

Slippery Slope

Ad Hominem

Definition: The use of quick judgment that is not based on facts but instead on a very limited experience or only a couple of examples.

Example: I felt sick to my stomach both times I ate pizza from Georgio's, so I must be allergic to something in pizza.

HastyGeneralization

Ad Hominem

Slippery Slope

Hasty Generalization

Example: If you go outside without a coat, you'll catch a cold and infect the rest of the family. Your sister will have to miss class and then she will fail the semester.

Definition: The assumption that if one specific thing happens, it will result in multiple other worse things happening

Red Herring

Slippery Slope

False Analogy

Slippery Slope

Example: We can either go to an amusement part or waste our day off. You don't want to waste a day off, do you?

Definition: The use of a flawed comparison to assume a similarity exists between two things because another similarity between them exists

Red Herring

False Analogy

Slippery Slope

False Analogy

Congrats! You collected accessories to keep your snowman from melting!

Keep collecting more items! You can use these at the end to decorate your snowman!

continue

Oh no!You got it WRONG!

pls don't let me melt

Try again

Complete each mission and earn items to keep your snowman from melting in the sun! At the end, you can use the items to decorate your snowman!

Missions:

Pets

Decorate your Snowman

Page 1/7

Identify the sentence type

simple

complex

compound

Samantha watched Netflix, then she ate her ice cream.

Correct! This is a compound sentence!

compound

complex

simple

Samantha watched Netflix.

Correct! This is a simple sentence!

compound

complex

simple

Samantha was busy watching Netflix when her ice cream melted.

Correct! This is a complex sentence!

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Identify the type of clause below: After this next episode

independent clause

subordinate clause

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Identify the type of clause below: I will read a new book

independent clause

subordinate clause

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Determine whether each sentence uses hyphens correctly.

Andy Warhol is a well-known artist.

Incorrect

Correct

Good! This uses hyphens correctly!

Jenel visited thirty two-animals at the shelter for her volunteer work today.

Correct

Incorrect

Good! This uses hyphens INcorrectly!

Jackson is the editor in chief of the school-newspaper.

Correct

Incorrect

Good! This uses hyphens INcorrectly!

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Determine whether each sentence uses semicolons correctly.

Correct

The pizza was delicious; I want to go to the store.

Incorrect

Good! This uses semicolons INcorrectly!

Correct

During math; Alexis told me she wanted to go shopping.

Incorrect

Good! This uses semicolons INcorrectly!

The waffles were delicious; they were fluffy and sweet.

Incorrect

Correct

Good! This uses semicolons correctly!

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Determine whether each sentence uses colons correctly.

The tour includes these stops: St. Augustine, Mobile, New Orleans, and Galveston

Incorrect

Correct

Good! This uses colons correctly!

I have three favorite types of cake: chocolate, strawberry, lemon

Incorrect

Correct

Good! This uses colons correctly!

When I pack for school, I bring: my computer, my planner, and my pencils

Correct

Incorrect

Good! This uses colons INcorrectly!

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Word: zeal Part of speech: noun Definition: enthusiasm Synonyms: devotion, enthusiasm, excitement, interest, passion

a party

Which of the following things might a person have the most zeal for?

Thanksgiving leftovers

life

nails on a chalkboard

Congrats! You collected pets to keep your snowman from melting!

You've completed all the missions! Now it's time to decorate your snowman!!

DECORATE!

Oh no!You got it WRONG!

pls don't let me melt

Try again

You completed all the missions and saved the snowman!

Decorate

Send your teacher a pic of your snowman for fun! :)

Do you want to leave without decorating your Christmas tree?

exit

back

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Be sure to click the "next" button to keep going on the missions!

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