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1.

Richard Wright’s Black Boy is an autobiography because it is written

A.by Wright and tells his life’s story.
B.by Wright and tells about one episode in his life.
C.by a historian about important events during Wright’s lifetime.
D.about Wright by an outside expert.



2.

Click on the letter of the word that means about the same as the underlined word.

Icy driving conditions exacerbated the traffic jam.

A.helped
B.worsened
C.followed
D.caused



3.

In your reading, when you recognize that conflicts and their potential solutions are presented, you are

A.analyzing cause-and effect relationships.
B.activating prior knowledge.
C.identifying problem and solution.
D.analyzing cultural context.



4.

Linda Hogan’s “Walking” is a descriptive essay because in it she

A.tells the story of real-life people and events.
B.offers carefully chosen details to help readers picture events.
C.tries to influence the ideas or actions of readers.
D.gives factual information about her subject.



5.

Monitoring comprehension is a reading strategy that involves remembering what you already know about a subject.

A.True
B.False



6.

The thesis of an essay is its

A.secondary subject.
B.main idea.
C.organization.
D.author’s name.



7.

Rhetorical devices are found in which of the following?

A.autobiographies and biographies
B.narrative essays
C.expository essays
D.persuasive essays and speeches



8.

When an author expresses an opinion that may stem from prejudice, he or she is demonstrating

A.bias.
B.tone.
C.humor.
D.persuasion.



9.

Evaluating credibility is a reading strategy that requires judging an author’s opinions, ideas, and credentials.

A.True
B.False



10.

Anna Quindlen’s statement “Instead I’d like you to give up. Give up the backpack. Give up the nonsensical and punishing quest for perfection. . .” is an example of

A.hyperbole.
B.symbolism.
C.repetition.
D.analogy.

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