Title: Unit 7 Assessment - Form E
Course: Developmental English > Section: Unit 7: Exploring Comparative Elements

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form E) Question 658657 - Objective(s) 7.1.1

Read this introduction to a passage.

Autobiographers usually desire to write about their lives because they have something important they want to pass on to others. This is especially true when considering Harriet Jacobs and Frederick Douglass. Both of these authors were former slaves who escaped. They later became authors and wrote about their experiences. They also both became leaders in the abolitionist movement. It has been said that their works are "twin classics" of African-American literature. However, there are several differences between the two writings: their structure, focus, and content - especially regarding gender.

What subjects are being compared?
- The writings of Jacobs and Douglass (Correct. These are the two subjects being compared.)
- Slave owners and abolitionists (Incorrect. These are not the subjects being compared.)
- Fiction and non-fiction (Incorrect. These are not the subjects being compared.)
- Autobiographies and classics (Incorrect. These are not the subjects being compared.)
A: The writings of Jacobs and Douglass

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form C) Question 658669 - Objective(s) 7.1.2

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

What are the points of comparison used to compare yoga and Pilates in this passage?
- origins, goals, and techniques (Correct. These are the points of comparison in the passage.)
- styles, popularity, and celebrity practitioners (Incorrect. These are not the points of comparison used in the passage.)
- types, locations, and instructors (Incorrect. These are not the points of comparison used in the passage.)
- effectiveness, research, and benefits (Incorrect. These are not the points of comparison used in the passage.)
A: origins, goals, and techniques

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form E) Question 982102 - Objective(s) 7.8.1

Which of the following sentences with a parenthetical expression is punctuated correctly?
- The teacher will, of course, be reading all of the essays. (Correct. You identified the sentence with a parenthetical expression that is punctuated correctly.)
- The teacher will of course be reading, all of the essays. (Incorrect. This sentence is not punctuated correctly.)
- The teacher, will, of course be reading all of the essays. (Incorrect. This sentence is not punctuated correctly.)
- The teacher will of course, be reading all of the essays. (Incorrect. This sentence is not punctuated correctly.)
A: The teacher will, of course, be reading all of the essays.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form E) Question 1059987 - Objective(s) 7.7.1

Read the following sentence:

Ware/wear/where do you keep the flour/flower? I want to bake some bread/bred.

Which homophones are correct?
- Where / flour / bread (Correct. You identified the correct homophones.)
- Wear / flour / bred (Incorrect. These are not the correct homophones.)
- Ware / flower / bred (Incorrect. These are not the correct homophones.)
- Where / flower / bread (Incorrect. These are not the correct homophones.)
A: Where / flour / bread

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form E) Question 1060051 - Objective(s) 7.9.1

Read the following sentence with misplaced modifiers:

My favorite toys were Legos and a chemistry set growing up; the most fun of all was using the chemicals to melt the plastic bricks to me.

Which revision places the modifiers correctly?
- Growing up, my favorite toys were Legos and a chemistry set; to me, the most fun of all was using the chemicals to melt the plastic bricks. (Correct. You identified the revision that places the modifiers correctly.)
- My favorite toys, growing up, were Legos and a chemistry set; the most fun of all was using the chemicals to melt the plastic bricks to me. (Incorrect. This revision does not place the modifiers correctly.)
- Growing up my favorite toys were Legos and a chemistry set; the most fun of all was using the chemicals to melt the plastic bricks, to me. (Incorrect. This revision does not place the modifiers correctly.)
- My favorite toys were Legos and a chemistry set, growing up; the most fun of all to me was using the chemicals to melt the plastic bricks. (Incorrect. This revision does not place the modifiers correctly.)
A: Growing up, my favorite toys were Legos and a chemistry set; to me, the most fun of all was using the chemicals to melt the plastic bricks.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form E) Question 1064246 - Objective(s) 7.2.1

Which of the writing prompts below calls for an evaluative thesis?
- Use Shakespeare’s plays to argue whether comedy or drama stands the test of time better. (Correct. You identified the writing prompt that calls for an evaluative thesis.)
- Compare and contrast the costs and savings of buying and renting a home. (Incorrect. This writing prompt does not call for an evaluative thesis.)
- Compare and contrast vegetarian and vegan diets and summarize their nutritional concerns. (Incorrect. This writing prompt does not call for an evaluative thesis.)
- Analyze the roles of exercise and diet in a healthy lifestyle. (Incorrect. This writing prompt does not call for an evaluative thesis.)
A: Use Shakespeare’s plays to argue whether comedy or drama stands the test of time better.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form E) Question 1064506 - Objective(s) 7.3.1

Which of these sets of subjects are most appropriate for a compare and contrast essay?
- Thanksgiving and Halloween (Correct. You identified the subjects that are most appropriate for a compare and contrast essay.)
- furniture and chairs (Incorrect. These are not the subjects that are most appropriate for a compare and contrast essay.)
- dogs and roses (Incorrect. These are not the subjects that are most appropriate for a compare and contrast essay.)
- pennies and lint (Incorrect. These are not the subjects that are most appropriate for a compare and contrast essay.)
A: Thanksgiving and Halloween

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form E) Question 1064626 - Objective(s) 7.4.2

Read the following sentence:

The plants in the garden needed to be watered.

Which revision below uses personification?
- The plants in the garden were begging for water. (Correct. You identified the revision that uses personification.)
- The plants in the garden were as dry as a desert. (Incorrect. This is not the revision that uses personification.)
- The plants will take a million years to grow without more water. (Incorrect. This is not the revision that uses personification.)
- The plants were like sticks because they needed water. (Incorrect. This is not the revision that uses personification.)
A: The plants in the garden were begging for water.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form E) Question 1067005 - Objective(s) 7.1.3

Read this portion of an outline from a passage.

1. Yoga and Pilates: Benefits for Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
  1. Origins
    1. (Yoga) Ancient; it originated in India over five thousand years ago.
    2. (Pilates) A modern invention; it was created by Joseph Pilates in the early twentieth century.
  2. Goals
    1. (Yoga) Create spiritual well-being, with physical fitness coming a close second and resulting from this state of holistic wellness.
    2. (Pilates) Help rehabilitate the body from injuries and disease by strengthening and toning the muscles, especially the core muscles.
  3. Techniques
    1. (Yoga) Meditation; specific breathing methods; and yoga poses, called asanas. Only body weight is used for resistance and no equipment other than a yoga mat is required.
    2. (Pilates) Techniques center on mat work. Exercises are done using body weight as well as other apparatus, such as weights, exercise balls, and body conditioning machines.

What comparison strategy does the author use in the passage?
- point-by-point comparison (Correct. A point-by-point comparison lists the major points of comparison and contrast between subjects and discusses them one at a time.)
- subject-by-subject comparison (Incorrect. This is not a subject-by-subject comparison outline.)
- yoga-versus-Pilates comparison (Incorrect. This is not a comparison strategy.)
- strength-versus-flexibility comparison (Incorrect. This is not a comparison strategy.)
A: point-by-point comparison

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form E) Question 1067065 - Objective(s) 7.4.1

Read this sentence.

The inside of the car was as stinky as rotten garbage.

Which type of figurative language does the author use in this sentence?
- simile (Correct. You identified the type of figurative language the author used in the sentence.)
- metaphor (Incorrect. This is not the type of figurative language the author used in the sentence.)
- personification (Incorrect. This is not the type of figurative language the author used in the sentence.)
- hyperbole (Incorrect. This is not the type of figurative language the author used in the sentence.)
A: simile

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form E) Question 1200534 - Objective(s) 7.4.1

Read this sentence.

I just can't afford a new car at this point in time.

Which type of figurative language does the author use in this sentence?
- cliché (Correct. A cliché is used in this sentence.)
- hyperbole (Incorrect. Hyperbole is not used in this sentence.)
- metaphor (Incorrect. A metaphor is not used in this sentence.)
- personification (Incorrect. Personification is not used in this sentence.)
A: cliché

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form E) Question 1200546 - Objective(s) 7.10.1

Which of the following sentences is written using active voice?
- Timothy's golden retriever puppy slept peacefully on the couch during the party. (Correct. This sentence uses active voice.)
- The paper was blown off the teacher's desk by a gust of wind. (Incorrect. This sentence does not use active voice.)
- During the parade, Rhian's drink was knocked out of her hand. (Incorrect. This sentence does not use active voice.)
- Hannah and her aunt were locked outside the house during the tornado warning. (Incorrect. This sentence does not use active voice.)
A: Timothy's golden retriever puppy slept peacefully on the couch during the party.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form E) Question 1200650 - Objective(s) 7.2.3

Read the following prompt:

Do dress codes or uniforms create a better learning environment in school?

Which option below is an effective evaluative thesis for this prompt?
- Uniforms are a better choice for students because they prevent discrimination and allow for more concentration in school. (Correct. This is an evaluative thesis.)
- In the United States, many schools enforce dress codes while many others allow students to choose their clothing every day. (Incorrect. This is not an evaluative thesis.)
- Both uniforms and flexible clothing options provide social and individual advantages and disadvantages to students in school. (Incorrect. This is not an evaluative thesis.)
- A survey of the school district showed that some parents favored uniforms while others favored flexible clothing options for students. (Incorrect. This is not an evaluative thesis.)
A: Uniforms are a better choice for students because they prevent discrimination and allow for more concentration in school.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form E) Question 1200686 - Objective(s) 7.2.2

Read the following prompt:

Write about the controversy over securing your phone with a password or with a fingerprint.

Which option below is an effective explanatory thesis for this prompt?
- Securing a phone with a fingerprint or with a password both allow for ease of access and protection from outside threats. (Correct. This is an explanatory thesis.)
- Fingerprints are much better for phone security, and they provide easier access for people who are disorganized. (Incorrect. This is not an explanatory thesis.)
- Recent court rulings suggest that passwords provide better legal security than fingerprints; therefore, all phone users should use a password. (Incorrect. This is not an explanatory thesis.)
- Regardless of whether a person chooses fingerprint or password security, no one should ever keep sensitive information on their phone. (Incorrect. This is not an explanatory thesis.)
A: Securing a phone with a fingerprint or with a password both allow for ease of access and protection from outside threats.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form E) Question 1200736 - Objective(s) 7.12.1

Use the dictionary entry to answer the question.

-logue, -log (suffix): type of speaking or writing

The epilogue explained what happened to the soldier when he returned home after the war.

Based on the dictionary entry, what does epilogue mean in the sentence?
- an optional chapter at the end of a book that concludes the main story (Correct. You have identified the meaning of epilogue using the suffix -logue as a clue to determine the definition.)
- a speech given in honor of a person and his or her heroic efforts (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the suffix -logue, to help define the word.)
- a chapter at the beginning of a book that contains background information you need to understand the story (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the suffix -logue, to help define the word.)
- a person responsible for providing more information about someone else through stories (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the suffix -logue, to help define the word.)
A: an optional chapter at the end of a book that concludes the main story

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form E) Question 1200783 - Objective(s) 7.11.1

What does the word spurned mean in the following sentence?

After Alyssa spurned her boyfriend's marriage proposal, he left the restaurant in tears.
- rejected (Correct. You have correctly identified the meaning of the word spurned in the sentence.)
- accepted (Incorrect. Context clues can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. One way to use context clues is to think about the meanings of the words near or describing the unknown word.)
- listened to (Incorrect. Context clues can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. One way to use context clues is to think about the meanings of the words near or describing the unknown word.)
- interrupted (Incorrect. Context clues can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. One way to use context clues is to think about the meanings of the words near or describing the unknown word.)
A: rejected

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form E) Question 1200819 - Objective(s) 7.11.1

What does the word amelioration mean in the following sentence?

The amelioration of the company's environment and services started after the boss began paying his employees better and encouraging them.
- improvement (Correct. You have correctly identified the meaning of the word amelioration in the sentence.)
- failure (Incorrect. Context clues can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. One way to use context clues is to think about the meanings of the words near or describing the unknown word.)
- stability (Incorrect. Context clues can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. One way to use context clues is to think about the meanings of the words near or describing the unknown word.)
- friendliness (Incorrect. Context clues can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. One way to use context clues is to think about the meanings of the words near or describing the unknown word.)
A: improvement

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form E) Question 1200851 - Objective(s) 7.4.2

Read the following sentence:

The memories faded away.

Which revision below uses a metaphor?
- The memories were a fire that faded away. (Correct. You identified the revision that uses a metaphor.)
- The memories were like a ghost, and they slowly faded away. (Incorrect. This revision does not use a metaphor.)
- The memories tightened their grip on her mind before they faded away. (Incorrect. This revision does not include a metaphor.)
- The memories faded away, and afterward she felt like she was left in the dark. (Incorrect. This sentence does not include a metaphor.)
A: The memories were a fire that faded away.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form C) Question 1200863 - Objective(s) 7.3.3

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Develop a point-by-point outline for the passage "Click it or Brick it."

Write your outline in the space below.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 1186207 (Form C) Question 1200867 - Objective(s) 7.5.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Read the passage "Wellness Workouts: Benefits for your Mind, Body, and Spirit." Paraphrase the passage, keeping in mind that your paraphrase should be written in your own words.