Point of View
I hurried down the hallway, hoping I wouldn’t miss the bus again. My backpack bounced against my shoulders as I ran.
1st Person
What is the meaning of the word credible?
More than 90% of students who read for 20 minutes each day improve their vocabulary scores.
Logos
The classroom was a zoo during indoor recess.
Metaphor
What is a theme?
A universal message; A lesson one can learn from a text
You step onto the stage and suddenly forget your lines. The bright lights make you nervous, but you try to stay calm.
2nd Person
What is the meaning of the word crucial?
As the school librarian for 15 years, I strongly recommend this reading program to all students.
After running the marathon, Carlos said his legs felt like noodles.
Hyperbole
Which sentence shows denotation and which shows connotation?
a. The word “home” means a place where someone lives.
b. The word “home” makes people think of comfort, safety, and family.
DAILY DOUBLE
A - Denotation
B - Connotation
Jordan watched the storm clouds gather over the field. He worried the game would be canceled before he had a chance to play.
3rd Person Limited
What is the meaning of tentative?
DAILY DOUBLE
Unconfirmed; Not certain
Imagine how lonely a shelter animal feels waiting every day for someone to take it home.
Pathos
The leaves danced in the wind as autumn arrived.
DAILY DOUBLE
Personification
Which sentence shows denotation and which shows connotation?
a. The word “snake” makes people think of something sneaky or untrustworthy.
b. The word “snake” refers to a long, legless reptile.
A - Connotation
B - Denotation
Mrs. Rivera smiled proudly at the audience, unaware that Carlos felt nervous backstage, while Mia was already planning her speech.
DAILY DOUBLE
3rd Person Omniscient
What does reluctant mean?
Unwilling
As a firefighter who has protected this community for over 20 years, I know how important fire safety plans are for families.
Ethos
The bacon sizzled and went pop pop in the hot pan.
Onomatopoeia
Original speaker: “We should reduce homework on weekends, so students have time to rest and recharge.”
What is a counterclaim for that claim?
DALY DOUBLE
Miscellaneous Responses
You can almost hear the crowd cheering as you score the winning goal. For a moment, you feel unstoppable.
2nd Person
What does succinct mean?
According to scientists, recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to power a television for three hours.
DAILY DOUBLE
Logos
The frantic fox fled from the fierce forest fire. He hoped to find some fragile footing among fallen firs.
Alliteration
Student A: School uniforms help reduce distractions and improve focus in class.
Student B: Why should we listen to you? You got in trouble last week for being late to school.
Student B's response is an example of which logical fallacy?
Ad Hominem (Attacking the person instead of the argument)