Word Parts
The Latin root means “birth” or “to be born”.
What is -nat-?
Unlike a topic, which is just a word or phrase, the central idea of a text must always be stated as a complete one of these.
What is a sentence?
"If we do not stand up for our rights today, who will be left to defend them tomorrow?"
What is Rhetorical Question?
A thesis statement is the GPS of an essay; without it, you can take a scenic route, but your readers won't know where you're ultimately trying to take them. Name the analogy.
What is a thesis to a GPS?
As a practicing cardiologist with over twenty years of clinical experience, I can tell you that thirty minutes of daily walking drastically reduces your risk of heart disease." Name the Appeal.
What is Ethos?
The Latin prefix shows negation or the idea of being apart or away.
What is dis-?
In an informational article, the central idea is often stated directly in this sentence, typically found in the introduction.
What is the thesis statement?
"Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country."
What is Parallel Structure?
His pride was a dam holding back years of resentment, growing hair-line fractures with every small concession he was forced to make. Name the Analogy.
What is his pride to a dam?
"If we don't act today to protect our local water supply, our children will inherit a dry, barren wasteland tomorrow." Identify the appeal.
What is Pathos?
When added to a base word, this suffix changes a verb to a noun.
What is -tion?
To determine a text's central idea when it isn't directly stated, a reader must look at key details and make an inferred conclusion, known as this.
What is an inference?
"This reckless, predatory policy will utterly devour the savings of hardworking citizens."
What is Charged Language?
The old house breathed through its floorboards, groaning whenever the evening wind shifted as if trying to settle its aching joints. Name the analogy.
"As parents who care deeply about our children's future, we must ensure our public schools have the resources they need to succeed."Identify the appeal.
What is Ethos.
Adding this common 4-letter suffix to the verb "inform" transforms it into a noun that means "facts provided or learned about something."
What is -tion or information?
An author writing an editorial, a political speech, or an advertisement is primarily writing with this purpose.
What is to persuade?
"To succeed in college, a student must manage their time wisely, read their assignments thoroughly, and engage in class discussions actively."
What is Parallel Structure?
Becoming a deep specialist in a narrow field is like upgrading your microscope while turning off the room lights—your view of the sample becomes extraordinarily sharp, but you completely lose sight of the laboratory around you. Identify the analogy.
What is a specialist to a dark room?
"Studies show that remote workers save an average of 40 minutes per day on commuting, resulting in a 13% increase in overall productivity." Identify the appeal.
What is Logos?
This 8-letter word featuring the prefix dis- means to show a lack of respect or courtesy toward someone.
What is disrespect?
An author's attitude toward their subject—which heavily influences their purpose—is referred to by this 4-letter word.
What is tone?
"Procrastination is his Achilles' heel; no matter how brilliant his ideas are, missing deadlines ruins his work."
What is an Allusion?
Bottling up unaddressed anger is like trying to hold a basketball underwater—it demands constant physical effort to keep hidden, and the moment your energy slips, it bursts to the surface with chaotic force. Identify the analogy.
What is anger to a basketball?
"Every historical attempt to control prices through strict government mandates has resulted in market shortages; doing so again will yield the same outcome." Identify the appeal.
What is Logos?