Vocabulary
Define smithereens.
Small, tiny pieces.
Define Cause
The reason something happens. It is the event that leads to the effect.
Define first-person.
The narrator is the character in the story.
Uses "I" and "me".
Tells the story from their own point of view; only knows what they experience, see, or feel.
Define Identify
To find and name the evidence or details in the text.
Ethos is...
Credibility
Define Whooper.
A lie
Define effect.
The result of the cause. It is what happens because of the cause.
Define third-person limited.
The narrator is not a character, but only knows what one character thinks, feels, and expresses.
Uses he, she, or they.
Define Interpret.
To explain what the evidence means or what it tells you.
Pathos is...
Emotion
Define sulk.
To show annoyance or displeasure by being bad-tempered
What is the "what happened?"
The effect
Define Third Person Omniscient.
The narrator is not a character, but knows everything about all the characters.
Uses he, she, or they.
Is the "What does it say?"
Identify
Logos is...
Logic/Reasoning
Define runt.
A small or weak animal in a group or litter
Give your own example of cause and effect.
Ms.M decides...
What is the least common point of view?
Second Person
Is the "What does it mean?"
Interpret
Define Logos.
Means the speaker or writer uses facts, data, statistics, and logical reasoning. It appeals to your mind and makes sense.
Define Sparely
Done in a simple way; not excessive
Give an example from the story of cause and effect from the story "A Long Way from Chicago"
Ms.M decides...
What is the second-person point of view?
The narrator speaks directly to you. Uses "you"
Makes the reader feel a part of the story.
Give an example of identifying something and interpreting it.
Ms. M decides...
Define ethos.
The speaker or writer seems trustworthy, knowledgeable, and reliable. It builds confidence in what they are saying.