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MULTIPLE CHOICE PORTION
Junior I English: Diagnostic Test
DIRECTIONS: Mark one correct answer on your scantron.
Part I: Identify Independent Clauses or Complete Sentences
DIRECTIONS: For questions #1-10, mark A for an independent clause or a complete
sentence and mark B for dependent clause, phrases, fragments and words (not a complete
sentence).
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
Juniors are the best class.
Wheaton North is a great school.
Learning to be successful.
Because I am a junior.
Knowing that I can be successful.
This will be our best semester yet.
Even though we do not know one another well.
Part II: Identifying Correct Usage of Commas.
DIRECTIONS: For #8-15, pick one answer that is a COMPLETE sentence with CORRECT
punctuation.
Question #8:
a) Even though I do not use Facebook I have a Facebook account.
b) Even though I do not use Facebook; I have a Facebook account.
c) Even though I do not use Facebook, I have a Facebook account.
Question #9:
a) Juniors the most spirited students stormed the gym for the pep rally.
b) Juniors the most spirited students - stormed the gym for the pep rally.
c) Juniors, the most spirited students, stormed the gym for the pep rally.
Question #10:
a) Clearly we will work hard this semester.
b) Clearly, we, will work hard this semester.
c) Clearly, we will work hard this semester.
Question #11:
a) Wheaton North students are ready to learn, and become future leaders.
b) Wheaton North students are ready to learn and become future leaders.
c) Wheaton North students are ready to learn; and become future leaders.
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Part III: Semi-colon, colon, other comma usage.
DIRECTIONS: For questions #21-25, pick one answer that is a COMPLETE sentence with
CORRECT punctuation.
Question #12:
a) The juniors are spirited; however, the seniors claim they are more spirited.
b) The juniors are spirited however, the seniors claim they are more spirited.
c) The juniors are spirited, however the seniors claim they are more spirited.
Question #13:
a) Wheaton is a fantastic city and it has a deep history.
b) Wheaton is a fantastic city; it has a deep history.
c) Wheaton is a fantastic city, it has a deep history.
Question #14:
a) We will learn the following annotating for SOAPSToneD, writing with MLA format, and
grammar.
b) We will learn the following annotating for SOAPSToneD writing with MLA format and
grammar.
c) We will learn the following: annotating for SOAPSToneD, writing with MLA format, and
grammar.
Part IV: Combination of Grammar Bootcamp Rules & MLA Format
15) Even though social media can be distracting I still rely heavily on social media to make me
happy.
A)
B)
C)
D)
NO CHANGE
distracting. I still
distracting I still
distracting, I still
16) The bell rang; however our juniors didn’t want to leave class. 
A) NO CHANGE
B) rang, however our
C) rang; however, our
D) rang – however our
17) Juniors the coolest class at Wheaton North are learning to be successful for their futures.
A)
B)
C)
D)
NO CHANGE
Juniors, the coolest class at Wheaton North are
Juniors the coolest class at Wheaton North, are
Juniors the coolest class at Wheaton North; are
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18) Mrs. Delacruz describes the junior class as “a group of intellectuals and modern thinkers”
(Delacruz 2).
A) NO CHANGE
B) thinkers” (Mrs. Delacruz).
C) thinkers,” (Delacruz 2).
D) thinkers.” (Delacruz 2)
19) Select the correct MLA Heading
A)
Smarty Pants
Ms. Wheaton North
29 November 2012
Period 3 English
B)
Smarty Pants
Ms. Wheaton North
English - 3
29 November 2012
C)
Smarty Pants
English – 3
Ms. Wheaton North
29 November 2012
D)
Smarty Pants
Ms. Wheaton North
English - 3
November 26, 2012
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Part V: Identifying Essential Parts of Argument Writing & Revising Writing for Grammar
Bootcamp Rules and MLA Format
DIRECTIONS: Use the following student sample to answer questions #31-35.
[1] For the current generation, digital technology plays a positive role in a student’s
literacy development, a reality that schools should recognize to change class instruction. [2] In
Clive Thompson’s “New Literacy” article recently published in the online publication of Wired
magazine, Thompson describes some of the literacy habits of the current generation. [3]
Thompson’s report includes an interview with Andrea Lunsford, a researcher who discovered the
following: “young people today write a far more than any generation before them. That’s
because so much socializing takes place online, and it almost always involves text” (Thompson
2). [4] Lunsford’s research clearly indicates that the writing required for online “socializing”
leads to more opportunities for students to write outside of required school writing. [5] This
would suggest that students are practicing writing with more regularity than previous
generations. [6] Social media, a large part of digital technology culture, is the key cause of
increased writing and communication practice, which has clearly influenced how students
develop and use their literacy skills, a practice that schools should understand more to update
class instruction.
Question #20: Which of the following sentences is the claim or thesis?
A) Sentence [1]
B) Sentence [2]
C) Sentence [5]
D) Sentence [6]
Question #22: Which of the following is the background information for the article or evidence:
A) Sentence [1]
B) Sentence [2]
C) Sentence [3]
D) Sentence [6]
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Question #23: Which of the following is part of the analysis or explanation of the evidence?
A) Sentence [2]
B) Sentence [3]
C) Sentence [4]
D) Sentence [6]
Question #24: Which of the following is the concluding sentence that ties everything together?
A) Sentence [1]
B) Sentence [2]
C) Sentence [4]
D) Sentence [6]
DIRECTIONS: Identify the appropriate rhetorical device term by matching it with the
correct definition below.
Question #25: Comparing two unlike things using like or as
A) Personification
B) allusion
C) Simile
D) Imagery
Question#26: Creating a picture with words
A) Imagery
B) Personification
C) Simile
D) hyperbole
Question#27: Comparing two unlike things without using like or as.
A) hyperbole
B) Metaphor
C) Simile
D) Allusion
Question #28: Referring to a famous literary work to make a comparison
A) personification
B) allusion
C) simile
D) imagery
Question #29: An extreme exaggeration
A) hyperbole
B) allusion
C) simile
D) imagery
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Question #30: Giving something that is not human, human-like qualities
A) hyperbole
B) personification
C) metaphor
D) simile
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JUNIOR ENLGISH DIAGNOSTIC
RHETORICAL ANALYSIS PARAGRAPH: Chief Joseph Speech
PROMPT—After the speech below, answer the prompt. On a separate sheet of paper, please
explain how the language Chief Joseph uses helps to shape his in purpose (argument). Consider
two rhetorical strategies and how they build ethos, pathos, and/or logos. Be sure to reference
specific examples with brief quotations. Use proper technique to quote weave the quotations into
the flow of your writing and use correct MLA parenthetical citations to give credit to your
source.
SUGGESTED ORGANIZATION
Body paragraph
First Sentence—Make an argument about what the author’s purpose is and how he uses
language to achieve that purpose.
Evidence #1—Discuss a rhetorical device you have found (cite the example in MLA
format).
When you present the quotes, remember to address the following:
 Lead into the quote
 Explain what is being said in the quote
 Identify the rhetorical strategy being used in the quote (This rhetorical device must be
present in the quote itself).
 Interpret/Analyze the evidence: How does the specific use of the rhetorical device in the
quote contribute to the overall purpose, characterization, mood – whatever you are being
asked to do in the prompt?
Evidence #2—Discuss a rhetorical device you have found (cite the example in MLA
format).
When you present the quotes, remember to address the following:
 Lead into the quote
 Explain what is being said in the quote
 Identify the rhetorical strategy being used in the quote (This rhetorical device must be
present in the quote itself).
 Interpret/Analyze the evidence: How does the specific use of the rhetorical device in
the quote contribute to the overall purpose, characterization, mood – whatever you
are being asked to do in the prompt?
Conclusion Sentence—wrap things up by returning to your claim statement with a fresh
observation that ties everything together.
Please Note* The paragraph should follow claim evidence analysis concluding sentence
format
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“Surrender Speech” by Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce
I am tired of fighting. Our chiefs are killed. Looking Glass is dead. Toohulhulsote is
dead. The old men are all dead. It is the young men who say yes or no. He who led the
young men is dead. It is cold and we have no blankets. The little children are freezing to
death. My people, some of them, have run away to the hills and have no blankets, no
food. No one knows where they are--perhaps freezing to death. I want to have time to look
for my children and see how many I can find. Maybe I shall find them among the dead..
Hear me, my chiefs. I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I
will fight no more forever.
RHETORICAL DEVICES RESOURCE CHART
(USE THIS RESOURCE CHART BELOWTO HELP YOU IDENTIFY WHAT RHETORICAL DEVICES ARE BEING
USED IN THE SPEECH PROVIDED)
1) Identify which trope or scheme is being used
2) Describe how the trope or scheme is being used (pull parts of the quote and explain how it is
functioning).
3) Describe how this trope or scheme contributes to the development of ethos, pathos, or logos.
SENTENCE STARTERS FOR STEP 1:
The author uses _________________________ (trope or scheme) to achieve his purpose of __________.
SENTENCE STARTERS FOR STEP 2:
The author compares ______________to __________________in order to ____________. (simile or metaphor)
The author uses a ______________________ . This helps the reader visualize ____________________. (imagery)
SENTENCE STARTERS FOR STEP 3:
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ETHOS: The author builds credibility of the audience when ______________________________.
PATHOS: The author appeals to the audiences sense of _________(insert adjective here ex: fear, anger etc)
LOGOS: The author appeals to the audience’s sense of reasoning when___________________________________.
TROPES (artful diction):
Simile (Ex: Your pencil wields power like Zeus’s
thunderbolt)
SCHEMES (artful use of syntax):
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Sentence Types (short vs. Long sentence)
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Interrogative Sentences ( a question Ex. Where
would you like to go?)
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Metaphor (Your pencil is an energized thunderbolt)
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Personification (the tree reached out to me)
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Oxymoron (Ex: A fine mess)
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Imperative Sentences ( A command ex: Sit down!)
Rhetorical questions (Ex: Can’t you do anything
right?)
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Paradox (Ex: the government which rules is one that
does not govern at all)
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Hyperbole (Syn: exaggeration Ex: I ate a pizza the
size of Texas)
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Parallel structure
(Syn: parallelism/ Ex: “I came, I saw, I conquered” –
Julius Caesar)
Punctuation (colon, semi-colon)
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Allusion: (reference to a famous text)