1. Identify the sentence that relies on emotional language.
A. If that happened to me, I would take immediate action.
B. If that happened to me, I would sue the living daylights out of somebody.
C. I would address the situation directly if that ever occurred.
D. I wouldn’t hesitate to seek outside help if that ever occurred.

2. Identify the statement that is a verifiable fact.
A. My sister is a terrible singer.
B. Video games are too violent.
C. A laptop can also be referred to as a computer.
D. Children ought to include less peanut butter in their diets.

3. Which of the following statements would be suitable as a thesis statement for a persuasive essay?
A. As a taxpayer, I get very upset when the government raises interest rates.
B. The state should increase drivers' registration fees to pay for the new highway overpass.
C. Lightning has been known to strike in the most unusual places.
D. Soccer is a popular sport in many countries.

4. Identify the incorrectly punctuated sentence.
A. Gary is going to take pictures in the park, and at the zoo.
B. Jennifer is going with him, but she does not have any film.
C. She wants to buy film and chewing gum.
D. They will photograph monkeys, lions, and flamingos.

5. Identify the incorrectly punctuated sentence.
A. Reaching for the lightbulb, Greg fell off the stepladder.
B. Thinking he might be hurt, Robert ran in to help.
C. Changing a lightbulb is not difficult.
D. Holding the stepladder Robert watched Greg try again.

Match each word with its definition.
A. Denotation
B. Connotation
C. Persuasive appeals
D. Tone
___6. The devices a speaker uses in a speech to convince an audience
___7. The dictionary definition of a word
___8. The attitude that a speaker or writer demonstrates towards his/her subject
___9. The emotional associations a word invokes