Vocab in Context
In Spider-Man: Homecoming, Peter says, “I’m nothing without the suit.”
What does “nothing” mean in this context?
He feels powerless without help.
When Lightning McQueen says “I am speed,” it’s an example of—
Metaphor
What is the central idea of a text?
The main point or message the author wants to communicate.
What are the three rhetorical appeals?
Logos, Ethos, and Pathos
What are the three main reasons authors write
To persuade, inform, or entertain
What does “frozen fractals all around” mean in Frozen?
2. Crystal-like ice patterns forming.
The phrase “whispers of the wind” is an example of—
Personification
An article describes how recycling plastic can help reduce ocean pollution but requires community effort.
What is the central idea?
Reducing plastic waste takes teamwork and responsibility.
Which appeal uses logic, facts, and reasoning?
Logos
If an article gives facts about recycling, what is the author’s purpose?
To inform
What does the phrase “the sea calls me” mean in the song “How Far I’ll Go”?
3. Moana feels a deep, emotional pull toward adventure and discovery.
(The phrase symbolizes Moana’s inner calling to explore and find her true purpose.)
In The Little Mermaid, Ariel’s voice is a symbol of—
A. Her favorite hobby
B. Her independence and identity
C. Her friendship with Flounder
B. Her independence and identity
A passage explains that coral reefs are called “the rainforests of the sea” because of their biodiversity and the threats they face from climate change.
Which sentence states the central idea?
Coral reefs support many species and are endangered by climate change.
An ad featuring a doctor recommending a medicine uses which appeal?
Ethos
A commercial trying to get you to buy sneakers has what purpose?
To persuade
In Black Panther, T’Challa says, “Wakanda will no longer watch from the shadows.”
What does the phrase “watch from the shadows” mean?
Hide and stay uninvolved in world affairs.
In Coco, when Miguel says, “Music runs in my veins,” what does he mean?
He feels music is part of his identity.
A biography describes how Katherine Johnson’s math skills helped NASA send astronauts into orbit and inspired women in STEM.
What is the central idea?
Katherine Johnson’s achievements broke barriers and advanced space exploration.
When Elsa sings “No right, no wrong, no rules for me,” which rhetorical appeal drives her declaration?
Pathos—emotional release and freedom
What is the author’s purpose in Zootopia?
A. To explain how animals survive in cities.
B. To show that prejudice can be overcome through understanding.
C. To describe how rabbits live in the wild.
B. To show that prejudice can be overcome through understanding.
In Avengers: Infinity War, Thanos says, “I am inevitable.”
What does inevitable mean?
Impossible to stop or prevent
Re-read this line from Encanto:“The miracle is you.”
How does the figurative language help express the story’s central message?
A. It uses a metaphor to show that personal worth comes from who you are, not what you can do.
B. It uses hyperbole to exaggerate Mirabel’s importance.
C. It uses personification to make the miracle seem alive.
A. It uses a metaphor to show that personal worth comes from who you are, not what you can do.
A passage explores how social media can both connect people and increase feelings of loneliness or pressure to compare lives.
Which two statements best capture the central ideas?
2. Social media can unite people but also create emotional challenges.
4. Balance and self-awareness are important when using online platforms.
If a Disney conservation campaign shows WALL-E cleaning the planet and includes facts about recycling, it’s using—
A. Logos and Pathos
B. Only Ethos
C. Pathos and Ethos
D. Only Logos
A. Logos and Pathos
Why did the author write The Little Mermaid?
A.To entertain readers with a story about love and sacrifice.
B. To persuade readers to visit the ocean.
C. To inform readers about sea life.
A. To entertain readers with a story about love and sacrifice.