Point of View
Grammar
Argument
Rhetorical Appeals
Text structure
100

Identify the point of view: "I went to the store to buy some ice cream."

What is 1st person.

100

Identify and correct the sentence: "She loves to read books she goes to the library every weekend."

She loves to read books; she goes to the library every weekend. OR She loves to read books, so she goes to the library every weekend. This is a run-on sentence.

100

Identify the claim in this statement: "School uniforms should be required to help reduce bullying."

Claim: School uniforms should be required.

100

Identify the rhetorical appeal: "As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I strongly recommend this medication."

Ethos (appeal to credibility)

100

Identify the text structure: "First, we will look at the similarities between cats and dogs. Then, we will discuss their differences."

Compare and contrast (focus on similarities and differences)  

200

Identify the point of view: "She looked out the window and saw the rain. She wondered if it would stop soon."

What is third-person limited.

200

Identify and correct the sentence: "Hiking in the mountains."

This is a sentence fragment. (Needs a subject and verb) I enjoy hiking in the mountains.

200

Identify the counterclaim in this statement: "While school uniforms might reduce bullying, they limit students' freedom of expression."

Counterclaim: School uniforms limit students' freedom of expression.

200

Identify the rhetorical appeal: "Research shows that 80% of people who used this product saw improvement."

Logos (appeal to logic or reason)

200

Identify the text structure: "There is a problem with the environment, and here are some solutions to help fix it."

Problem and solution (presents a problem followed by solutions)

300

Identify the point of view: "You should finish your homework before going outside."

What is 2nd person.

300

Identify the infinitive in the sentence: "She wants to learn how to play the piano."

to learn (infinitive is "to" + verb)

300

Identify the reason: "Research shows that students in schools with uniforms tend to have fewer behavioral issues."  

Reason: Research shows that uniforms reduce behavioral issues.

300

Identify the rhetorical appeal: "Think about how hard it is for your family to struggle with the bills each month."

Identify the rhetorical appeal: "Think about how hard it is for your family to struggle with the bills each month."

300

Identify the text structure: "In 1776, the United States declared independence from Britain. In 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed."

Chronological (events presented in the order they occurred)

400

Identify the point of view: "They were both lost in the woods, but they didn’t realize they were heading in different directions."

What is third-person omniscient?

400

Identify the gerund in the sentence: "Swimming is my favorite activity."

Swimming (gerund is the -ing form of a verb used as a noun)

400

Identify the evidence: "A 2018 study found that students in uniform schools had 20% fewer behavioral incidents."

Evidence: A 2018 study found that students had 20% fewer behavioral incidents.

400

Why is ethos important in persuading an audience?

It builds trust by establishing the speaker’s credibility and authority.

400

Identify the text structure: "Some people argue that exercise is not essential. However, the benefits of exercise are clear."

Claim and counterclaim (presents a claim and counters it with a different view)

500

What is the significance of using third-person limited point of view instead of third-person omniscient?

A third-person limited point of view can create suspense because we only know one character's thoughts and feelings. 

500

Identify the participle in the sentence: "The broken chair needs to be fixed."

broken (participle is a verb form used as an adjective)

500

What is the difference between a claim and a reason in an argument?

A claim is the main point or stance, while a reason supports that claim with logic or evidence.

500

Why is pathos used in persuasive writing?

It appeals to the emotions of the audience to influence their thoughts or actions.

500

What is the importance of recognizing text structure in a passage?

It helps the reader identify the author's purpose

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