Basic Facts
Who wrote “How Much of the Body Is Replaceable?”
Linda Villarosa
Is the author’s tone calm or angry?
Calm
Does the author use real examples or made-up stories?
Real examples
What main topic does the essay discuss?
Medical technology and replacing body parts
What does the “S” in SLIDTOAP stand for?
What is the essay mostly about?
It is about medical technology and how much of the human body can be replaced
What is the purpose of the essay?
To make readers think about the limits of medical technology
What kind of examples does the author include?
Medical procedures and real-life medical situations
Why does the author mention medical technology?
To explain how medicine is advancing
Which letter of SLIDTOAP would include the phrase "the red leaves"?
I
Is this essay mainly about medicine or sports?
Medicine
Does the essay try to make the reader think or entertain them?
To make the reader think
Why are these examples helpful to the reader?
They help explain the topic and make it easier to understand
Does the author think medical technology can help people?
Yes
Which SLIDTOAP focuses on the format that the essay is written?
O
Does the author see replacing body parts as a simple issue or a complicated one?
It is a complicated issue
How does the tone affect the reader’s understanding of the topic?
It helps readers understand the issue seriously and thoughtfully
(accept: makes it feel reflective, respectful, or balanced)
Do the examples make the essay feel more realistic or more fictional?
More realistic
What type of text is this: a story, an article, or a speech?
An article
Which letter of SLIDTOAP would parallelism fall under?
S
Why does the author ask a question in the title?
A) To confuse the reader
B) To show there is no clear answer
C) To tell a personal story
D) To explain a medical procedure
B) To show there is no clear answer
Which word best describes the author’s tone?
A) Furious
B) Thoughtful
C) Sarcastic
D) Playful
B) Thoughtful
Why does the author include medical examples?
A) To confuse readers
B) To show off vocabulary
C) To support her ideas
D) To tell a personal story
C) To support her ideas
Why are real examples effective?
A) They confuse readers
B) They make the topic believable
C) They replace analysis
D) They add humor
B) They make the topic believable
What letter of SLIDTOAP would zeugma fall under?