Stories
The problem of the story is called ___.
conflict
What does it mean to compare and contrast?
To tell how things are the same or different
What is it called when an author writes words or phrases multiple times?
Repetition
True or False:
An author should always support claims with logical reasoning and relevant evidence.
True
What is the author's purpose if they want to make you laugh?
To entertain
When the narrator uses "She, He, they" it is written in this perspective
Third person
What should an engaging introduction include?
A) A hook, background information, and a thesis statement
B) Random facts and a question
C) Only a thesis statement
D) A long, unrelated story
A) A hook, background information, and a thesis statement
"The trees stood like silent guards." What literary device is being used?
Simile
What is another name for the main point of an argument?
Claim
Give an antonym of the word: "obnoxious"
What is another name for the main character of a story?
Protagonist
Which part of an essay reminds the reader about the thesis and main points while leaving them with a final message?
Conclusion
Which type of details appeal to the five senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell—to create a vivid image for the reader?
Imagery
How many points should you typically have to support an argument?
3
True or False:
Each story can only have one theme.
False
Identify the point of view used in this sentence:
"You should always check both ways before crossing the street."
Second person
What does it mean to quote / use direct words from the text?
Cite evidence
When one object represents something deeper, it is called a ________.
Symbol
What is a "counterclaim?"
the opposite side of an argument
What is an author's attitude called?
Tone
Redwood trees are rare. They are found only on the coastal slopes of Northern California and Oregon, and in China. Redwoods were thought to be extinct in China, but they were rediscovered by a Chinese forester in 1948. These trees can grow hundreds of feet high and live to be thousands of years old. They are endangered due to logging, pollution, and global warming, which is reducing the amount of fog on the coast. Redwoods get their water from the fog.
What can you infer from the passage?
A. The Chinese logged the Redwoods almost into extinction.
B. Redwood trees will continue to grow taller throughout their whole lives.
C. Using non-recyclable products will kill Redwood trees.
D. Redwoods can only grow in places that get a lot of fog.
D. Redwoods can only grow in places that get a lot of fog.
To make a complete sentence, you need these two parts.
Subject and predicate
What is the connotation of the word "perturbed?"
negative
Name two of the three main appeals you can make in an argument. In other words, what can you use to persuade others?
Logic, emotion, authority/character
Name 5 elements that would qualify as the "setting" of a story.
Answers will vary: time of day, year/historical era, country, season, culture, physical place, mood, weather, customs, dialect