grammar
supporting evidence
Maus
essay structure
close reading
100

this part of speech names a person, place, or thing 

noun

100

this type of evidence comes from books, articles or other credible written sources. 

textual evidence 


100

the character is the author of Maus II and interviews his father about his experiences during the holocaust.

art Spirgrlman

100

this part of the essay grabs the reader's attention and introduces the main topic

hook

100

this is the central idea or message that a text conveys 

theme

200

quickly, softly, and carefully are examples of what part of speech?

adverb

200

choose the stronger evidence. "I think recycling helps the planet" or "study show recycling reduces landfill by 40%" 

"study show recycling reduces landfill by 40%"

200

the name of arts father whose experiences during the holocaust are the focus on the book

Vladek Spiegelman 
200

this sentence introduction states the main argument or point in the essay 

thesis statement

200

This type of theme is directly stated in the text.

explicit theme

300

this part of speech shows relationship between a noun or another word in the sentence.

preposition

300

what makes evidence weak or unreliable?

lack of credibility, relevance or specifictly

300

Vladek Spiegelman recounts his experiences in this infamous concentration camp    

Auschwitz 

300

this type of sentence introduces the main body of a paragraph  

topic sentence 

300

this term describes the personality traits and behaviors of characters in a story.

characteristics

400

"because" and "although" are examples of this part of speech

preposition 

400

what should you look for to find supporting evidence in a paragraph?

facts, statistics, quotes or examples

400

which animal is used to represent Jewish people?

mouse

400

these words or ideas help connect ideas between paragraphs 

transition words 

400

his literary device involves the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

symbolism 

500

identify the part of speech for "wow" in this sentence: wow! that was incredible

interjection

500

this term describes the specific sentence or phrase that directly backs up the main idea. 

supporting detail

500

which animals were used to represent nazis?

cats

500

the final part of the conclusion leaves the reader with the final thought or call to action 

closing statement

500

his is a figure of speech where an object or animal is given human characteristics.

personification 

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