English 9
A reference to another piece of literature, historical event, art, or mythology.
What is an allusion?
The general term for the central argument of an essay.
What is a thesis statement?
Goes beyond the literal meaning of the word to analyze the deeper meaning or emotional association that the word carries.
What is connotation?
The most trustworthy type of source, often in the form of newspaper article, photograph, or other historical document.
What is a primary source?
Derived from the word "expose," this form of writing serves to explain or make something known.
What is expository writing?
This is another word for thesis statement.
What is a claim?
The author of The Great Gatsby.
Who is F. Scott Fitzgerald?
This type of question is asked for effect or to make a point, rather than to elicit a response.
What is a rhetorical question?
What is the name for a charged atom?
Ion
Which is not considered reliable evidence: personal opinion, statistics, expert opinion, or examples?
What is personal opinion?
The credibility of the speaker in an argument.
What is ethos?
This figure of speech involves exaggeration.
What is hyperbole?
The number of degrees found inside a triangle.
When a reader gives a general picture of an article or essay.
What is a summary?
A literary device that appears to contradict itself but actually holds a kind of truth.
What is a paradox?
This Shakespearean play is known as "the Scottish play" whose name is thought to be a curse for theater folk.
What is "Macbeth?"
The storming of the Bastille was a major precursor to this major event.
What is the French Revolution?