Argument Vocab
Literary Vocab
Argument Examples
Literary Examples
Theme Statements
100

___ is A benefit given to some people but not others.

Privilege 

100

____ is A brief, indirect reference to a well-known person, place, thing, idea, or event that the author expects the reader to recognize

Allusion

100

The audience doesn’t want you to watch rated R movies because the law says 18." This is an example of Pathos Logos or Ethos?

Logos

100

Time is money" is an example of a ___ 

Metaphor

100
  • Love can help people heal after experiencing loss and hardship.

Is or is not a theme statement?

Is a theme statement

200

___  are held in high regard. Things, people, or actions that someone considers a priority. 

Values

200

______ Occurs when opposite or contradictory terms appear together.

Oxymoron

200

Hey Mom if I don't get this puppy I will be super sad!!! This is an example of ____

Pathos

200

Jesse is as brave as a lion." is an example of___

Simile

200


Trees are green and birds fly south during winter.


Is or is not a theme statement? 

Is not a theme statement.

300

___ is A speaker/writer uses information, data, statistics, or facts to show the logic of their argument. 

Logos

300

____ is the formation or use of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

Onomatopoeia 

300

Hey Dad I am super credible when it comes to music because Ive played piano for 10 years. This is an example ___

Ethos

300

Peter Piper picked a pepper" is an example of ___

Alliteration 

300

Nature reminds people that life is constantly changing.

This is or is not a theme statement? 

Is a theme statement.

400

____ is A speaker/writer uses storytelling, vivid imagery, and intentional language to build an emotional connection so their audience cares about the argument. 

Pathos

400

___ is an extravagant statement or the use of exaggerated terms 

Hyperbole

400

Hey I want to vote!! This is an example of ___

A Right

400
Here is the original copy. Is an example of____
Oxymoron
400
  • The poem is about a boy who lost his red backpack at school.

This is or not a theme statement. 

Is not a theme statement 

500

___ is A speaker/writer uses their background experience and titles to build their credibility so the audience will trust them.  

Ethos

500

____ is the repetition of an initial consonant sound.

Alliteration

500

Mom I want a bird! This would be asking for ____

A Rite

500

I could eat a horse! is an example of ____

Hyperbole

500
  • True courage means standing up for what is right even when you are afraid.

This is or is not a them statement? 

Yes it is a theme statement!
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