Irony
Define the 3 following types of irony:
situational
verbal
dramatic
situational--the opposite of what a character or reader expects to happen
verbal--when a character says something that is the opposite of what they mean
dramatic--when the reader knows something that at least one other character doesn't know
Define the 3 following types of persuasive appeals:
appeal to reason
appeal to emotion
appeal to authority
appeal to reason--uses facts, logic, statistics to persuade
appeal to emotion--uses weighted words & imagery to incite an emotion in the reader
appeal to authority--uses an authority figure or institution to persuade
--expresses personal feeling, insight, observation
--often 1st person POV
--vivid descriptions
--musical rhythm
What is a misplaced modifier?
A misplaced modifier is when a word, phrase, or clause is in the wrong part of the sentence. This causes the sentence to sound incorrect.
What does the suffix "ness" mean?
the state, condition of, or quality
What type of irony is this?
The lead detective on a case turns out to be the criminal.
Situational
What type of persuasive appeal is this?
The United Nations advocates for sustainable practices to protect our planet. Their global initiatives and expert recommendations highlight the importance of environmental conservation.
Appeal to authority (United Nations is the authority)
Please refer to the poem "Dinner Conversation" to answer this question.
Which of the following best summarizes the central idea of the poem?
A. The poem describes a competitive exchange of clever remarks during dinner.
B. The poem highlights the frustration of having meaningless conversations.
C. The poem emphasizes the beauty and value of interaction over the exchange of information.
D. The poem reflects on the importance of sharing factual information during conversations.
C. The poem emphasizes the beauty and value of interaction over the exchange of information.
What is the misplaced modifier in this sentence?
The man walked his dog wearing a hat.
"wearing a hat" is the misplaced modifier. It should be placed next to "man."
What does the root "sequ" mean?
to follow
What type of irony is used in the two examples? You must get BOTH correct in order to get the points.
1) The baby had been crying for three hours straight. The parents hadn't gotten a good night's sleep in two weeks. The mom looked at the dad and said, "I sure do love being a parent."
2) Laura has been begging her parents for a puppy, but they've always said no. The reader knows that Laura's parents plan to get her a puppy for her birthday in two weeks. Laura comes home on her birthday and is ecstatic to see a puppy in her room.
1) Verbal irony
2) Dramatic irony
What type of persuasive appeal is used in the two examples? You must get BOTH correct in order to get the points.
1) Investing in education leads to higher economic growth. Countries with higher literacy rates have better job opportunities and a better economy.
2) Consider the heartbreak of families who have lost loved ones due to drunk driving accidents. Implementing stricter laws can prevent those tragedies and save lives.
1) appeal to reason
2) appeal to emotion
Please refer to the poem "Dinner Conversation" to answer this question.
Which answer choice best describes the tone of the poem?
A. Frustrated
B. Reflective
C. Joyful
D. Indifferent (not caring one way or another)
B. Reflective
Choose the sentence that is correct/does NOT have a misplaced modifier.
1) Running late for the meeting, the elevator was too slow.
2) The elevator was too slow, which caused it to be late for the meeting.
3) Running late for the meeting, she found the elevator too slow.
3) is CORRECT. "She" was the one running late for the meeting.
What does the prefix "uni" mean.
Also, provide a word that has the prefix "uni" in it.
Uni = one or single
Potential words: unicycle, unilateral, uniform
What type of irony is used in the three examples? You must get ALL correct in order to get the points.
1) A cop pulls over someone for going 15 MPH over the speed limit. He looks at the driver and recognizes him as his work colleague.
2) Nancy's boyfriend has been acting strangely, which makes her anxious. The reader knows that he is about to propose to her.
3) Sid was having the worst day ever: his car broke down, his credit card got stolen, and his phone battery just died. He says, "Today is my lucky day."
1) Situational irony
2) Dramatic irony
3) Verbal irony
What type of persuasive appeals are used in the three examples? You must get ALL correct in order to get the points.
1) Studies show that a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.
2) Think about the joy and relief on a child's face when they receive clean water and nutritious food. Your donation goes directly to improving their lives.
3) According to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, equal rights under the law are fundamental to a just society.
1) appeal to reason
2) appeal to emotion
3) appeal to authority
Please refer to the poem "Dinner Conversation" to answer this question.
Which element in the poem best supports the statement below?
The poem is an example of lyric poetry.
A. The use of dialogue
B. The focus on personal emotions and thoughts
C. The description of a setting
D. The presence of a narrative plot
B. The focus on personal emotions and thoughts
Choose the sentence that is correct/does NOT have a misplaced modifier.
1) The chef served a dish to the guests that was undercooked.
2) The chef served the guests that were undercooked a dish.
3) The chef served an undercooked dish to the guests.
3) is CORRECT.
The sentence makes it clear that the "dish" was "undercooked."
The multiple-meaning word strike appears italicized in the following sentence. Read the sentence and the dictionary entry for strike.
As soon as the worker saw the unsafe conditions, he decided to strike.
A. hit forcibly and deliberately
B. refuse to work as a form of protest
C. discover something valuable
D. make an impression
B. refuse to work as a form of protest
situational
verbal
dramatic
Answers will vary
Provide an example (not definition) for each type of persuasive appeal. You must get all 3 correct to get the points!
appeal to reason
appeal to emotion
appeal to authority
Answers will vary.
Please refer to the poem "Dinner Conversation" to answer this question.
What is the best statement of the poem's theme?
A. The importance of cleverness in conversation
B. The value of meaningful information exchange
C. The beauty of human interaction and connection
D. The frustration of pointless conversations
C. The beauty of human interaction and connection
Answers will vary.
The word intercept is built by combining the Latin prefix inter-, meaning "between" or "among," and the Latin word capere, meaning "to take" or "to seize."
Given this information, choose the most likely meaning of the word intercept.
A. to take or seize something on its way from one place to another
B. to place something between two points
C. to understand or comprehend something
D. to communicate or interact with someone
A. to take or seize something on its way from one place to another