Question Words
Persuasive Language & Development of an Argument
Literature
Figurative Language & Theme
Vocabulary
Informational Texts
100
An author will establish, or set up, their main point in writing in their introduction.
What is the definition of establish?
To set up or introduce something
100
What would you look for to track the development of an argument?
Evidence
Examples
Reasoning
100
Which genre uses dialogue?
a) nonfiction
b) plays
c) poetry
b) plays
100
"The art of losing isn't hard to master."
Explain this metaphor.
Instead of seeing loss as something that happens the speaker compares loss to an art form.
100
What is diction?
Diction is the author's word choice.
100
Why does an author use subheadings?
To organize information | To easily show where certain ideas are located
200
Authors often restate information to show its significance, or importance.
What is the definition of significance?
Meaning or importance
200
Why might an author choose to compare and contrast information?
To show the similarities and differences between two ideas.
To explain how one side is better.
200
If a narrator uses hyperbole does this contribute to their reliability or unreliability?
Unreliability
200
Why do authors use rhetorical questions?
To make the readers think about the topic.
To get readers interestested.
Because the author will tell the readers the answer.
200
What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?
Fiction = made up story
Non-fiction = facts and true information
200
The animal shelter had many sad, lonely dogs and cats looking for a family.
How did the author use pathos?
The author used the description of the dogs and cats to appeal to people's emotions.
300
Writers will emphasize main points in writing.
What is the definition of emphasize?
Give special importance to something in speaking or writing.
300
Why is it important for an author to use reasons and evidence when working to persuade an audience?
Reasons and evidence support the author's claims.
300
Why do authors and poets use connotation within their writing?
300
This rhetorical appeal happens when authors appeal to the audience using logic.
Logos
300
The sad, gloomy setting contributed to the tone of the chapter.
What is the definition of tone?
The general attitude or emotion created by descriptions in writing.
300
In Toad-ally Taking Over how does the author develop the central idea that Cane Toads' were meant to be a solution, but instead created a new problem in paragraphs 1-3? (R.2.2)
by comparing Cane Toad's ability to kill pests to a super power
by explaining the Cane Toad's poisonous defense mechanism to ward off predators
by including the purpose of bringing Cane Toads to Australia and the effects of that decision
by asking rhetorical questions to draw the reader's attention to the Cane Toad's unique abilities
3. by including the purpose of bringing Cane Toads to Australia and the effects of that decision
400
Authors carefully choose information to impact the reader. What is the definition of impact?
To have a strong effect on someone
400
When someone begins with a general idea and then narrows to facts, what type of reasoning is this?
a) deductive reasoning
b) inductive reasoning
c) abductive reasoning
a) Deductive
400
In A Long Walk to Water How does the interaction between Salva and the Dinka woman contribute to the plot? (R.1.1)
It establishes a temporary safe space for Salva as he searches for his family.
400
What theme is supported by the quote below?
"He will grow big and poisoned with pride and fancy himself a god, and before we know it, we shall see him storming Olympus.” (paragraph 9)
From Prometheus, after Prometheus gave man fire, Zeus said this to him
Man should never be as powerful as the gods
400
A Long Walk to Water tells the story of two narrators who live in the Sudan during two different time periods.
What is the definition of setting?
The setting of a story or play is the location (place and/or city), time period, and time of day where the story takes place.
400
An invasive species is a species that is not indigenous (or native) to a place. Invasive species share common traits: they reproduce quickly, adapt rapidly to their new home, and cause serious damage. Cane toads check all of the boxes and hold the title of one of the 100 worst invasive species in the world, according to the Global Invasive Species Database.
How does the author use deductive reasoning in paragraph 4 of Toad-ally Taking Over? (R.2.4)
by establishing a pattern of invasive habits with regard to the cane toad
by weakening the argument by incorporating logical fallacies such as slippery slope
by providing three facts and making a specific claim about cane toads being invasive
by making a specific observation about cane toads being invasive and then applies a broad conclusion to other animals
3. by providing three facts and making a specific claim about cane toads being invasive
500
Authors use text features to contribute to the understanding of the text.
What is the meaning of contribute?
To add or give
500
The author's argument was weak because he used many fallacies.
What is the definition of fallacy?
An error or fault in reasoning.
500
Which is not a structure in poetry?
a) stanza
b) quatrain
c) volta
d) line break
c) volta
500
How does the figurative language in this image contribute to its tone?
The hyperbole of "so hungry I could eat a horse" creates a funny tone because a housecast is thinking it could eat the entire horse.
500
One theme in Beauty and the Beast is "true beauty is more than how someone looks."
What is the definition of theme?
The underlying message or “big idea” of a talk, book, film, or other work.
500
Read the excerpt from Down Down Down.
“They may be pursuing prey, escaping danger, or sending a message to others of their kind. Whatever the reason, sea creatures sometimes leap from the water into the air. A huge shark, surging upward to grab its prey, lands with a splash that could empty a swimming pool.” (Page 3)
Read the excerpt from Sharks: Monsters or Misunderstood?”
“The sharp dorsal fin. The rows upon rows of razor sharp teeth. The large pitch-black eyes. The sharks you see on television in Jaws or Discovery’s “Shark Week” are not the friendliest looking creatures.” (Paragraph 1)
Identify one way in which the two authors approach the topics of sharks similarly.
Both excerpts use descriptive language (imagery) to emphasize the physical characteristics of sharks that contribute to their fearsome reputation.
600
In poetry, authors use structure to follow standard rules.
What is the meaning of structure?
How a poem is put together (types and number of stanzas, number of lines, how the poem ends, etc.)
600
If an article where the author uses quotes from an expert, what type of rhetorical appleal is used?
Ethos
600
Why is the repetition in a villanelle important?
It supports the theme of the poem.
600
In A Long Walk to Water What theme is developed over the course of the passage? (R.1.2)
a) One can always rely on family in times of crisis.
b) One should be resilient even when conditions are harsh.
c) Remain hopeful when faced with difficult situations in life.
b) One should be resilient even when conditions are harsh.
600
What are the four types of character interaction?
Dialogue
Actions
Thoughts
Feelings
600
Read the excerp from Sharks: Monsters or Misunderstood below.
“Both of these ideas are putting a strain on the number of sharks in the ocean. One practice in particular, called shark finning, is especially cruel, as the fishers will just cut off the fin and throw the rest of the shark back into the ocean.” (paragraph 5)
What does the word strain mean as it is used in the paragraph? (V.1.3)
to put a great deal of pressure on