Question

What is your current grade in English?
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A
B
C
D
F
What is the lesson completion rate you should be at by this Friday?
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79%
74%
84%
The last day of school before break is DECEMBER 19th.
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True
False
The English Final Exam is worth 25% of my grade and is required.

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True
False
If I want to improve my grade I should
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Submit a relearning log for tests scored below 80%
Resubmit a portfolio that I want to improve
Complete a study guide and webmail it to my teacher for extra credit
All of the above
Fill in the blank: _______ is the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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diction
metaphor
syntax
alliteration
Fill in the blank: _______ is the reason for writing or speaking, such as to persuade or inform.

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purpose
tone
audience
genre
What does 'summarizing' mean?

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Providing a shortened version of something said or written, including the main points.
Repeating everything word for word.
Adding extra details to make it longer.
Ignoring the main points and focusing on minor details.
What is 'evidence'?

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The facts and information that support an idea or analysis.
A type of conclusion drawn from a story.
A method of writing an essay.
A form of entertainment.
What does 'context' mean?

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The parts of a text before and after a word that clarify its meaning.
A type of punctuation used in sentences.
A synonym for the word 'content'.
A list of characters in a story.
Fill in the blank: ______ is the attitude an author shows toward their subject.

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tone
setting
plot
theme

Answer 1

I can’t know your personal/course-specific answers (current grade, lesson completion rate, school calendar, or your exam weighting). Please fill those in from your class portal or tell me and I’ll record them. For the content/knowledge questions, here are the correct answers:

- If I want to improve my grade I should: All of the above
- _______ is the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.: diction
- _______ is the reason for writing or speaking, such as to persuade or inform.: purpose
- What does 'summarizing' mean?: Providing a shortened version of something said or written, including the main points.
- What is 'evidence'?: The facts and information that support an idea or analysis.
- What does 'context' mean?: The parts of a text before and after a word that clarify its meaning.
- ______ is the attitude an author shows toward their subject.: tone

If you want, tell me your grade/percent/other course details and I can fill those in or help figure what you need to do.