Study skills 1st 6 weeks review

What is the difference between purpose and sub-purpose? 

Purpose is why the author is writing; sub-purpose is how the audience is intended to react.

What are the three sub-purposes?

to think to feel to do

text can have more than one purpose and sub-purpose

true

In the short story "Moon Face", Jack London wants to

entertain audiences and make them think about the way that they view the world and others. 

The purpose of Miss Brill is to

entertain and makes you feel sorry for the woman

Richard's speech is written with a purpose to inform viewers about ASMR. 

Which of the following would be the best sub-purpose of this speech? 

To make audience members think about ASMR, what it is, and whether they have ever experienced this.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Time Management? 

Failing a course due to procrastination.

purpose statement for the Time Management article.

Baldwin wrote "Time Management" in an effort to inform readers about Time Management and the dangers of poor time management; she wants them to think about their own lives and re-evaluate their time management skills.

What are the benefits of sleep?

Moods will be more regulated and you will be less likely to get into accidents. Our body has time to repair and detoxify. Decreased risk of heart attack and stroke

The purpose of the Sleep article is to

inform readers of the dangers of sleep deprivation in an effort to have them rethink their sleep habits and make positive life changes as a result.

Select the option that best conveys the purpose for The King's Speech.

King George delivered this speech to convince his citizens that though war is on the horizon, it is for a valiant reason. He hopes that those who hear the speech will feel compelled to use this knowledge to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others affected by this war.

King George's speech primarily relies on which rhetorical appeals?

ethos and pathos

Which line from King George's speech is the best example of pathos? 

...I send to every household of my peoples, both at home and overseas...

Which line from King George's speech is the best example of ethos? 

...spoken with the same depth of feeling for each one of you as if I were able to cross your threshold and speak to you myself.

What is the purpose of Michelle Obama's speech? 

To motivate constituents to get out and vote for the presidential party that best represents their needs and will uphold the values of the American nation. She does this in the hope that after hearing her speech, the audience will feel compelled to go vote in an informed manner.

Which of the following is NOT a solid example of ethos in Michelle Obama's speech?

We need to pour every last ounce of our passion and our strength and our love for this country into electing Hillary Clinton as President of the United States of America.

Michelle Obama talks a lot about the positive impact that her husband's presidency had on the nation's children and individuals of color. She makes it known that this impact was felt in her own home with her daughters and she hopes that by advocating for Hillary, the same impact will continue to spread and grow within the nation. 

In conveying these ideas, Mrs. Obama uses which of the following rhetorical appeals? 

pathos and ethos obama uses

Select the properly formatted MLA in-text citation.

(Brown 21)

What are the requirements of an MLA works cited page?

Works Cited pages go at the end of the paper. They have a hanging indent, are double spaced and size 12 like the rest of the paper, and they are alphabetized.

Which of the following is the proper definition for chronically?

in an ordered fashion

If an author publishes a book under a false name, they are using a...

pseudonym

Melissa was annoyed by her dog who never listened when she taught him new tricks. She was beginning to think that maybe his head was as vacuous as it seemed.

In this instance, vacuous means...

showing lack of thought or intelligence

Which of the following is the proper definition for maladaptive?

not providing adequate or appropriate adjustment to the environment or situation

In this context, the word distemper most likely means:

disease

In this context, the word mewed most likely means:

locked up

In this context, the word callous most likely means:

insensitive or cruel

In this context, the word inflicted most likely means:

to impose something unwelcome on

In this context, the word slum most likely means:

a squalid and overcrowded urban street or district inhabited by very poor people

In this context, the word grievance most likely means:

a real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, especially unfair treatment

In this context, the word unvanquished most likely means: 

not conquered or overcome

In this context, the word gallantly most likely means: 

in a brave or heroic manner

In this context, the word embitter most likely means: 

cause (someone) to feel bitter or resentful