11. which element of a personal narrative allows the reader to hear from perspectives other that the author's?

a. plot structure
b. vivid verbs
c. dialogue
d. figurative language

12. read the following excerpt, then answer the following question.

"allergies may seem similar to a cold, but the causes are very different. an allergy occurs when the body's immune system reacts to something the body comes in contact with. how can you know if you have a cold or allergies? a short-term illness caused by contact with a virus is a cold. allergies can't be spread from person to person and may last longer than a cold. neither allergies nor a cold are fun to experience, but understanding the differences can you know how to respond."

which format does the author use to the reader understand the main idea?

a. comparison/contrast
b. cause/effect
c. problem/solution
d. sequential/chronological order

13. which of the following is best used to organize a narrative essay?

a. the graphic organizer
b. the scientific method
c. a venn diagram
d. a plot structure diagram

14. what's the difference between cause and effect?

a. in nonfiction writing, the cause is much more important than the effect.
b. the effect is what happens, and the cause is the result of the effect.
c. in nonfiction writing, cause and effect are essentially the same thing.
d. the cause is what happens, and the effect is the result of the cause.

15. a thesis statement should be placed in the

a. first paragraph.
b. body.
c. greeting.
d. conclusion.

16. when recording textual evidence for an essay, it's a good idea to

a. rewrite the entire passage.
b. paraphrase.
c. copy it directly from the text.
d. look for capitalization errors.

17. when writing the body of an email, the writer should avoid using

a. nouns.
b. figurative language.
c. slang.
d. descriptive words.

18. on a plot structure diagram, the climax is

a. another word for the beginning.
b. an event following the resolution.
c. the location of the story.
d. the turning point of the story

19. to means to show what's alike between two or more things.

a. evaluate
b. compare
c. contrast
d. combine

20. when writing a persuasive essay, the writer should use to support the argument.

a. evidence
b. vibrant words
c. the plot structure diagram
d. comparison/contrast

11.   Which element of a personal narrative allows the reader to hear from perspectives other that the author's?

C. Dialogue. The reader is able to understand the thoughts and feelings of each of the characters in the story through the dialogue. The dialogue is able to reveal what each of the characters think about the issue or the event they are facing.

12.   Read the following excerpt, then answer the following question.

"Allergies may seem similar to a cold, but the causes are very different. An allergy occurs when the body's immune system reacts to something the body comes in contact with. How can you know if you have a cold or allergies? A short-term illness caused by contact with a virus is a cold. Allergies can't be spread from person to person and may last longer than a cold. Neither allergies nor a cold are fun to experience, but understanding the differences can help you know how to respond."

Which format does the author use to help the reader understand the main idea?

 A. Comparison/contrast. The author is able to show the similarities between cold and allergy, which is known as comparison. In addition, the author shows the differences between cold and allergy or he contrasts the two illnesses. By doing so, the reader is able to understand the idea clearly.

13.   Which of the following is best used to organize a narrative essay?

D. A plot structure diagram. To be able to organize effectively a narrative essay, a plot structure diagram would be very helpful. Since narration is always chronological in order, it would be easier to put the parts of the plot in the right order when they are shown first in a plot structure diagram.

 14.   What's the difference between cause and effect?

D. The cause is what happens, and the effect is the result of the cause. This can be illustrated in physical activities such as those that affect the environment. For example, when forests are denuded or trees are cut down without replacement (cause), there will be flooding in the lower areas because there will be no trees to keep the rain water (effect).

15.   A thesis statement should be placed in the

A. first paragraph. It is always proper to put the thesis statement at the beginning of the essay. It serves as the introduction to give the readers an idea of what will be discussed in the body or what the essay is all about.

16.   When recording textual evidence for an essay, it's a good idea to

C. copy it directly from the text. Textual evidence should be copied word for word from the text. This is important because it becomes the proof that a certain idea or description is indeed present in the text or story. There is no need to transform it in one’s own words.

17.   When writing the body of an email, the writer should avoid using

C. slang. Email is some kind of formal communication. On the other hand, slang is only used in informal communication and is effective in spoken form only. The structure of the sentences would be affected and would even result in grammar errors.

18.   On a plot structure diagram, the climax is

D. the turning point of the story. Climax is the highest point in the story. It is the moment when the main character makes a decision that would either make or break his life. In other cases, it is a point when the secret is revealed or the conflict is settled.

1 9.   To means to show what's alike between two or more things.

B. compare. To compare means to show the similarities between two things or ideas. This is one way of explaining something that is unfamiliar to the reader. The author would usually use something familiar to the reader to be compared to the new or unfamiliar item. 

20.   When writing a persuasive essay, the writer should use to support the argument.

A. evidence. To convince your readers or audience that what you are presenting is real and authentic, you need to show evidence or proof. For example, in campaign speeches, the deeds of the candidates with accompanying evidence in picture or actual projects would be convincing.

c. in the address bar

the answer is a . the absence of love