Academic vs. Everyday Language
Which sentence uses academic language?
a. The experiment was super cool.
b. The results of the experiment were significant.
c. The lab was kinda messy.
d. The project was awesome.
b. The results of the experiment were significant.
What is the purpose of an objective summary?
Retell only the important information
Which appeal would most likely use personal stories?
pathos
Which is an example of an irregular verb?
a. A verb that does not follow the regular pattern of inflection.
b. A verb that follows the regular pattern of inflection.
c. A verb that acts as a noun.
d. A verb that acts as a pronoun.
a. A verb that does not follow the regular pattern of inflection.
What is setting?
The time and location.
Which phrase is considered everyday language?
a. conduct research
b. analyze the data
c. figure stuff out
d. support the claim
c. figure stuff out
Which is too detailed for a summary?
a. Main conflict
b. Theme
c. Minor Descriptions
d. Central idea
c. Minor Descriptions
"Studies show exercise improves health" is an example of _____.
logos
Which is an example of a modal verb?
a. You must study harder if you want to pass the test.
b. You will pass the test if you study or it.
c. I am going to spend the day at the beach.
d. My dog does not like other animals.
a. You must study harder if you want to pass the test.
Which is an example of internal conflict?
a. A storm damages a house
b. Two friends argue
c. A character struggles with fear
d. A villain steals money
c. A character struggles with fear
Which sentence is most formal?
a. Kids need sleep.
b. Students require adequate sleep for learning.
c. People gotta sleep.
d. Sleeping is cool.
b. Students require adequate sleep for learning.
Which sentence is objective?
a. The story was boring.
b. The article explains how recycling helps the environment.
c. I loved the article.
d. The author was wrong.
b. The article explains how recycling helps the environment.
____ helps support your claim.
Evidence
A doctor giving medical advice is an example of _____.
ethos
What is conflict in a story?
The problem or struggle
Words like "gonna" and "wanna" are examples of ____.
slang
Objective summaries should not include your ____.
opinion
Am argumentative essay presents an ____ about a topic.
argument
____ refers to when the action in a sentence takes place.
Verb tense
The character that opposes the protagonist is the ____.
antagonist
Everyday language is usally more ____ than academic language.
casual
Summaries are usually shorter and more ____ than the original text.
objective
Every strong argument needs clear _____.
reasoning
A _____ sentence that has at least 1 main clause and 1 subordinate clause.
complex
Stories often teach a _____ about life or human behavior.
lesson