English Language Arts Flashcards

A student writes: 'Each of the students must submit their assignment by Friday.' What issue does this sentence contain?

Answer: A pronoun-antecedent agreement error

'Each' is singular, so the pronoun should be 'his or her' rather than the plural 'their,' creating a pronoun-antecedent disagreement.

In persuasive writing, an appeal to logos relies on:

Answer: Logic, facts, and reasoned arguments

Logos is a rhetorical appeal that uses logical reasoning, evidence, and factual data to persuade an audience.

Which transition word BEST signals a contrast between two ideas?

Answer: Nevertheless

'Nevertheless' signals that the second idea contrasts with or persists despite the first, making it a contrast transition.

A character in a novel gradually becomes more empathetic after experiencing hardship. This change is an example of:

Answer: Dynamic characterization

Dynamic characterization refers to a character who undergoes significant internal change or growth throughout the narrative.

Which is the MOST accurate definition of 'tone' in a literary text?

Answer: The author's attitude toward the subject or audience as conveyed through word choice

Tone reflects the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through diction, syntax, and stylistic choices.

A student reads an article arguing that social media harms teen mental health. The article only cites studies that support this view. This is an example of:

Answer: Cherry-picking or confirmation bias

Cherry-picking occurs when an author selectively uses only evidence that supports their position while ignoring contradictory studies.

In the Regents exam's extended response, the 'command of evidence' criterion rewards students for:

Answer: Accurately integrating and explaining textual evidence in support of their analysis

Command of evidence refers to effectively selecting, integrating, and explaining textual evidence to substantiate the student's analysis.