A Chance in the World
This type of nonfiction text tells readers about the important experiences from an author's own life.
What is a memoir?
This is the author of Night.
Who is Elie Wiesel?
This is the main argument or position an author makes.
What is a claim?
This type of writing focuses on real people, events, and information.
What is nonfiction?
The time and place where a story takes place are known by this term.
What is the setting of a text?
This is the person whose life experiences are told in A Chance in the World
Who is Steve Pemberton?
The historical event that is the focus of Night and Maus
What is the Holocaust?
Facts, examples, and details used to support an argument are known by this term.
What is evidence?
This type of writing tells about significant experiences from the author's own life.
What is a memoir?
This literary element describes the struggle or problem faced by a character.
What is conflict?
Pemberton turns to this activity as a source of comfort and escape during difficult times.
What are books and reading?
This format combines illustrations and written text to tell the story of Maus.
What is a graphic memoir/graphic novel
This is the act of recognizing a different perspective or argument and replying to it.
What is a counterargument and rebuttal
This point of view uses pronouns such as I, me, and my.
What is first person point of view?
When readers combine clues from a text with what they already know to reach a logical conclusion, they make this.
What is an inference?
How does reading help Pemberton?
It gives him hope, knowledge, and a way to imagine a different future.
What is one major similarity between Night and Maus?
Both communicate experiences of the Holocaust and its impact on individuals and families.
Why might someone argue that survival requires selfishness?
A person may need to prioritize their own safety or needs during a crisis.
This term describes an opposing argument or viewpoint.
What is a counterargument?
The author's point of view, beliefs, or attitude toward a subject.
What is author's perspective?
How does Pemberton demonstrate perseverance throughout his experiences?
He continues pursuing opportunities and education despite difficult circumstances.
How does the graphic format of Maus help communicate its message?
Images and words work together to show emotions, experiences, and events in a visual way.
Why might someone argue that survival does not have to be selfish?
Cooperation, compassion, and helping others can improve everyone's chances of surviving.
Unlike a central idea, which explains what an informational text is mainly about, this literary term communicates a message about life.
What is a theme?
Readers use these specific details from a text to support their answers and interpretations.
What is textual evidence?