Question
A speech argues that recycling programs should be required in all cities. Which purpose best matches this text?(10 points)
Responses
Inform
Inform
Persuade
Persuade
Inspire
Inspire
Entertain
Entertain
Question 3
Which word carries the most negative connotation in this list?(10 points)
Responses
Thrifty
Thrifty
Frugal
Frugal
Economical
Economical
Stingy
Stingy
Question 4
Compare a blog post titled “10 Tips for Better Sleep” with a medical journal article on the effects of sleep deprivation. Which best explains the difference in author’s purpose?(10 points)
Responses
The blog aims to inform in a casual way, while the article aims to inform in a technical way.
The blog aims to inform in a casual way, while the article aims to inform in a technical way.
Both aim to persuade the audience to buy sleep products.
Both aim to persuade the audience to buy sleep products.
The blog aims to persuade; the article aims to entertain.
The blog aims to persuade; the article aims to entertain.
The blog aims to entertain; the article aims to persuade.
The blog aims to entertain; the article aims to persuade.
Question 5
What effect does the personification in the phrase “The wind whispered through the trees” create?(10 points)
Responses
A suspenseful and tense tone
A suspenseful and tense tone
A humorous and playful tone
A humorous and playful tone
A violent, chaotic tone
A violent, chaotic tone
A gentle, peaceful tone
A gentle, peaceful tone
Question 6
In the line “Life is a journey with many detours,” which figurative device is used, and what is its effect?(10 points)
Responses
Hyperbole; it exaggerates the difficulties in life
Hyperbole; it exaggerates the difficulties in life
Metaphor; it highlights life’s unpredictability
Metaphor; it highlights life’s unpredictability
Simile; it compares life to a road
Simile; it compares life to a road
Personification; it makes life seem alive
Responses
Inform
Inform
Persuade
Persuade
Inspire
Inspire
Entertain
Entertain
Question 3
Which word carries the most negative connotation in this list?(10 points)
Responses
Thrifty
Thrifty
Frugal
Frugal
Economical
Economical
Stingy
Stingy
Question 4
Compare a blog post titled “10 Tips for Better Sleep” with a medical journal article on the effects of sleep deprivation. Which best explains the difference in author’s purpose?(10 points)
Responses
The blog aims to inform in a casual way, while the article aims to inform in a technical way.
The blog aims to inform in a casual way, while the article aims to inform in a technical way.
Both aim to persuade the audience to buy sleep products.
Both aim to persuade the audience to buy sleep products.
The blog aims to persuade; the article aims to entertain.
The blog aims to persuade; the article aims to entertain.
The blog aims to entertain; the article aims to persuade.
The blog aims to entertain; the article aims to persuade.
Question 5
What effect does the personification in the phrase “The wind whispered through the trees” create?(10 points)
Responses
A suspenseful and tense tone
A suspenseful and tense tone
A humorous and playful tone
A humorous and playful tone
A violent, chaotic tone
A violent, chaotic tone
A gentle, peaceful tone
A gentle, peaceful tone
Question 6
In the line “Life is a journey with many detours,” which figurative device is used, and what is its effect?(10 points)
Responses
Hyperbole; it exaggerates the difficulties in life
Hyperbole; it exaggerates the difficulties in life
Metaphor; it highlights life’s unpredictability
Metaphor; it highlights life’s unpredictability
Simile; it compares life to a road
Simile; it compares life to a road
Personification; it makes life seem alive
Answers
GPT-5 mini
Question 1: Persuade
Question 2: Stingy
Question 3: The blog aims to inform in a casual way, while the article aims to inform in a technical way.
Question 4: A gentle, peaceful tone
Question 5: Metaphor; it highlights life’s unpredictability
Question 2: Stingy
Question 3: The blog aims to inform in a casual way, while the article aims to inform in a technical way.
Question 4: A gentle, peaceful tone
Question 5: Metaphor; it highlights life’s unpredictability