Vocabulary
In I have seen the strength of America in the inexhaustible resources of our people.
The meaning of inexhaustible is
What is endless?
A claim is
What is the main argument of an essay?
An author uses 1st person in a text for what reason
What is It shows the thoughts and feelings of the main character as well as what is happening in the story from their perspective
Author's Purpose is...
What is Why the author writes a text
The three rhetorical appeals are
What are ethos, pathos, and logos
Master engravers in England were able to make 435 reproductions of his drawings for the book Birds of America.
The meaning of reproductions is
What is copies?
Here is the claim: “Schools should have dress codes, because they create a sense of community.”
The best counterclaim could be...
What is Dress codes stop students from being independent.
The pronouns used in first person POV are
What are I, me, my, myself, we, etc
Persuade, inform, and entertain mean
Persuade: To convince the reader
Inform: Give the reader information
Entertain: Give the reader enjoyment
The 3 types of rhetorical appeals stand for
What are:
Ethos: credibility
Pathos: emotions
Logos: Logic/ facts
In Indigo-birds and Parrakeets plentiful.
The meaning of plentiful is
What is numerous?
You have found the following evidence about taxing soda: Extra taxes don’t stop people’s bad habits. It is unfair to tax soda when people eat other unhealthy foods like ice cream and candy bars.
The claim that best matches this evidence is...
What is Soda should not be taxed because it does not force people to make healthy decisions
It was a sunny Saturday morning, and my heart raced with excitement as I stood in line for the annual candy competition at the park. I had spent weeks perfecting my recipe for the ultimate chocolate fudge, adding just the right amount of vanilla and a sprinkle of sea salt for that extra kick. As I looked around, I saw tables filled with colorful candies, from gummy bears to lollipops, and I couldn't help but feel a mix of nervousness and confidence. When it was my turn to present, I took a deep breath and shared my creation with the judges, who smiled and nodded as they tasted my fudge. The thrill of the competition filled the air, and I knew that no matter the outcome, I had poured my heart into my candy, and that made it all worth it.
The POV this passage is written from is
What is first person
"Summer camp is the best place you will ever visit! You HAVE to go there! You sing songs and tell ghost stories at night and get to sleep in a tent! It's the most fun you'll ever have!"
The rhetoric being used is ...
What is persuade
If an ad claimed: "35 people drank this diet soda, and 33 of them subsequently lost weight," the ad is using...
What is logos
These ten days confirmed my belief in the decency and the strength and the wisdom of the American people, but it also bore out some of my longstanding concerns about our nation’s underlying problems.
The meaning of bore is
What is brought out?
You have found the following evidence about zoos: Zoos cannot perfectly copy an animal’s natural habitat. Zoos don’t allow animals to think and problem solve like they would in their natural habitat.
The claim that best matches this evidence could be...
What is Zoos are harmful to the well being of animals
On a sunny afternoon, the small town of Willow Creek buzzed with excitement as everyone prepared for the wedding of Ms. Gibbs and Mr. Haigler. Friends and family gathered at the beautiful garden, filled with colorful flowers and twinkling lights. Ms. Gibbs wore a stunning white dress that flowed like a gentle river. She smiled as she locked eyes with her almost-husband. Mr. Haigler looked handsome in his dark suit. As they exchanged vows under the big oak tree, the air filled with laughter and joyful tears. They promised to love each other forever, and the crowd cheered, feeling the magic of their love. After the ceremony, everyone danced and celebrated, enjoying delicious cake and sharing stories, creating memories that would last a lifetime.
The POV this passage is written in is
What is third person
"Many animals live in a pond. You can find fish, frogs, and lots of bugs in a pond. The water from the pond is fresh, not salty like the ocean."
The rhetoric being used is...
What is inform?
By donating only fifty cents a day, you can help give a child clean drinking water.
The type of rhetoric being used is
Birds continued to fascinate him for the rest of his life.
The meaning of fascinate is
What is draw the attention of somebody?
Here is the claim: “Teenagers who commit crimes should not be sentenced to life in prison.”
The best counterclaim could be...
What is Serious crimes, such as murder, deserve serious punishments, no matter the age of the individual.
The purpose of an author using 3rd person in a text is
What is It tells the reader the things that are happening in the story from an outside perspective
A student’s book report about the fourth novel in the Harry Potter series
The rhetoric for this would be
What is inform?
The Centers for Disease Control recommends getting a flu vaccine each fall.
The rhetoric being used is
What is ethos