Slice of PIE (Author's Purpose to Persuade, Inform, or Entertain)
A magazine article explains how hurricanes form using diagrams, weather terms, and labeled stages. The magazines purpose is:
To inform
What personality trait allows Napoleon to take power so quickly?
Manipulation
In historical fiction, what does the word epidemic mean?
A disease spreading quickly among many people within a specific area or community.
What is one major theme of Fever 1793?
Survival, Responsibility, Courage in a Crisis, Family Support, etc.
“The wind howled through the streets.” What figurative language is used?
Personification
An article that uses statistics, expert opinions, and emotional language to argue that school uniforms should be required has this main purpose:
To persuade
What trait allowed Snowball to influence the animals to follow him over Napoleon in the beginning?
Charismatic/Charisma
What does scarcity MOST likely mean?
Shortage
Why do the authors of Nonfiction texts include diary entries and primary sources?
To provide reliable evidence and firsthand perspectives.
What is a direct comparison of two or more objects, using the words ‘Like’, or ‘As’?
Simile
A writer describes a new school lunch policy using phrases like "finally", "much-needed," and "a step in the right direction." This reveals what about the author?
Their opinion in favor of the policy, but also that it was long overdue.
His loyalty prevents him from recognizing the corruption.
What strategy should a reader use FIRST when encountering an unfamiliar word?
Look at context clues in the sentence or surrounding text
How can characters change throughout their stories?
Maturing, becoming more responsible, self sufficient, etc.
What is the difference between a simile and Metaphor?
A simile keeps things separate while still comparing, a Metaphor compares by directly associating one thing with another.
An advertisement says, “9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste.” This is an example of using this persuasive technique.
Statistics / expert opinion / appeal to authority
Squealer often changes the animals' understanding of events. What trait does this most clearly show?
Squealer's ability to persuade and control
What does the word feeble MOST likely mean?
Weak or lacking strength
What theme is shown when individuals help each other during a crisis?
Community/Compassion
Which sentence contains BOTH a metaphor, and personification?
A. The stars winked at us from the sky.
B. The classroom was a battlefield during the debate.
C. Time marched cruelly across his face.
D. Her voice was velvet wrapping around the audience.
D
A narrative about a lost dog focuses on suspense, dialogue, and emotional moments. Even if it teaches a lesson, its dominant purpose is most likely this.
To entertain
Describe Napoleon’s leadership style.
Corruptive, Manipulative, Dangerous
What does dread mean in the context of the Yellow Fever epidemic?
Great fear or worry
Why might fear cause people to make drastic decisions?
Fear causes panic
What is considered Irony?
A difference between what you often expect to happen, and what occurs.