Words, words, words
Where might you find the definition of a word in another language?
a. dictionary
b. thesaurus
c. Style guide
d. bilingual dictionary
d. bilingual dictionary
In an essay, what is the term for the SENTENCE that presents the main point or central idea?
a) claim
b) thesis statement
c) concluding statement
d) citation
b) thesis statement
What are the three rhetorical appeals?
logos, pathos, & ethos
What punctuation mark is used to introduce a list, explanation, or dependent clause?
COLON
What is the term used to describe the author's feelings or attitudes toward the subject matter they are writing about?
TONE
Arthur becomes *despondent* too easily. If he gets even one bad grade, he loses all hope of succeeding in school.
Using context clues, it's clear that despondent means...
a. ill
b. depressed
c. angry
d. motivated
b. depressed
In a story, what is the term for the struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot?
CONFLICT
Which rhetorical appeal is being used here?:
"Doctors from highly rated universities all over the world recommend this type of treatment."
ETHOS
Correct the sentence using either a COLON or a SEMICOLON (you may only write the two words the punctuation goes between):
My sister enjoys playing soccer I prefer track and field.
My sister enjoys playing soccer; I prefer track and field.
What is the term used to describe a story within a story (ex: a flashback)?
FRAME STORY
What is the emotional or cultural association that a word carries with it, beyond its literal definition?
CONNOTATION
What is the underlying message or life lesson that a work of literature conveys?
THEME
Rhetorical devices and appeals are ultimately intended to _______ an audience.
PERSUADE
What do participles describe?
Hint:
the laughing hyena
the sleeping cat
Participles describe nouns and pronouns
In literature, what term refers to the background information or circumstances that help you better understand a text?
CONTEXT / HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Original sentence: "The boat's nets were full of sole they'd caught that morning"
Which sentence uses the same denotation of the word "sole" as the original sentence?
a. I ordered filet of sole for lunch.
b. He was the sole survivor of the crash.
c. There was a hole in the sole of his shoe.
a. I ordered filet of sole for lunch.
What is a conclusion drawn by the reader based on available information and reasoning, not explicitly stated in the text?
INFERENCE
Which rhetorical appeal is being used here?:
"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery... We also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut. We are 100% sure of her guilt."
LOGOS
SEMICOLONS can only separate two independent clauses. Knowing this, say if this use of a semicolon correct or incorrect:
"I hate raw fish; while I still love sushi."
INCORRECT ("while I still love sushi" is not an independent clause)
Is the following passage OBJECTIVE or SUBJECTIVE?
A vaccine is a preparation of killed or weakened germs that is injected under the skin and causes the blood to produce antibodies against the disease. Successful vaccines, for instance, have been developed for small pox, rabies, and polio.
OBJECTIVE
"I'm on the fence about it" "I'm going to hit the books tonight" and "It's raining cats and dogs" are all example of what kind of figurative language?
IDIOMS (AKA idiomatic expressions)
What is the organizational structure that shows the relationship between events or ideas by presenting the cause first and then the effect?
cause & effect structure
What rhetorical device refers to words or phrases that carry a strong emotional impact? AND what rhetorical appeal is it connected with?
Example: "This law is a cancer on our city." Instead of "This law is bad."
CHARGED LANGUAGE and PATHOS
What is the infinitive phrase (or phrases) in this sentence?
"I don't want to walk all the way to the library to study for the test"
1) to walk all the way to the library
2) to study for the test
What is the repetition of grammatical structure within a sentence?
PARALLELISM / PARALLEL STRUCTURE