Question Words
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
What would you look for to track the development of an argument?
Evidence
Examples
Reasoning
What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?
Fiction is made up, not real.
Non-fiction is the opposite, it is a true story.
Which point of view is used in the sentence below?
"I felt the warm sun on my face. I could hear the birds singing"
First person
What is the meaning of the Latin root "mort"
Example: I don't like true crime podcasts, they are too morbid
Death
Authors often restate information to show its significance, or importance.
What is the definition of significance?
Meaning or importance
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.
Characters interact through dialogue and actions. What is the meaning of dialogue?
How can I identify it in the text?
Dialogue is words spoken between characters, or what a character says.
It is offset by "quotation marks" and usually followed by "he said" or "she said."
Which pronouns are used in first person point of view?
Who's thoughts and feelings do we have access to?
I, me, my
The narrator's thoughts and feelings
What is the meaning of the Latin root omni?
Example: An omnivore could enjoy meat or vegetables.
All
Writers will emphasize main points in writing.
What is the definition of emphasize?
Give special importance to something in speaking or writing.
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.
The words skinny, slender, thin, scrawny, emaciated, skeletal, and statuesque have the same definition but different connotations. What is connotation?
Connotation is the tone created by a word, whether it is positive or negative.
Which pronouns are used in third person limited point of view?
Who's thoughts and feelings do we have access to?
he, she, they
We are limited to one character's thoughts and feelings.
What is the meaning of the Latin prefix inter?
Example: The internet connects users across the world.
Between
Authors carefully choose information to impact the reader. What is the definition of impact?
To have a strong effect on someone
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
Write a sentence that uses alliteration.
She sells seashells by the seashore
Describe what it means for a narrator to be unreliable.
un (not)
rely (trust)
able (worthy of)
An unreliable narrator is not trustworthy. They may exaggerate, have mental delusions, or lie.
What is the meaning of the Latin prefix intro?
Example: as an introvert I prefer to spend time inside my own mind, not talking to others.
Into, inside of, directed inward
Authors use text features to contribute to the understanding of the text.
What is the meaning of contribute?
To add or give
The author's argument was weak because he used many fallacies.
What is the definition of fallacy?
An error or fault in reasoning.
Why do poets use repetition?
Bonus:
Which poetic form is characterized by repetition?
The emphasize themes, ideas, or feelings.
Villanelle
What is the difference between third person limited and third person omniscient point of view?
Third person limited provides the thoughts and feelings of one character.
Third person omniscient provides the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
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.