English 8: Reading Strategies and Literary Devices

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What is the primary purpose of skimming when reading a text?

To get the main/general ideas in a text

What is the benefit of annotating a text according to Pfleegor?

It helps to interact with a text to enhance the reader's understanding of the text

What is the main purpose of APA 7th Edition style?

To present ideas in a clear, precise, and inclusive manner

Which reading strategy is used when you want to get specific details from a text?

Scanning

What is the purpose of using keywords when scanning a text?

To look for specific details from the text

What is the result of annotating a text according to Pfleegor?

An enhancement of the reader's understanding of, recall of, and reaction to the text

What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

To refer to someone's words or works in your writing

Which type of citation is used when referring to a work with no author?

Title citation

What is the purpose of a reference list?

To provide a list of all sources used in the paper

How should the title of a work be formatted in a reference entry?

Only the initial word and proper nouns capitalized

What should be included in a reference entry for an online dictionary?

Title of the work, URL, and retrieval date

How should the website's name be formatted in a reference entry for an online article?

In title case, with the website's actual capitalization

Test your understanding of reading strategies, literary devices, and writing skills such as subject-verb agreement, sentence structures, and thesis statement writing. This quiz covers key concepts in English 8 course, including poetry, short stories, and drama analysis.

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