Nonfiction features
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Caption
In argumentative writing, this is the sentence that states the writer’s main belief. However, it states it like a fact and is usually found in the introduction.
Claim
The "character" inside of a poem is called a ...
speaker
Which point of view uses “you” and talks directly to the reader? And in which cases would this be useful?
Second point of view - cookbooks, manuals, choose your own adventure books
Identify the part of speech: "She quickly finished her homework." Which word is the adverb?
Quickly
Name the text structure that organizes information by listing events in the order they happened.
Sequence (chronological order)
Name the strategy writers use to appeal to emotions when trying to persuade an audience.
Appeal to pathos
When two or more lines end with the same or similar sounds, that pattern is called
Rhyme (or rhyme scheme for the pattern).
Which point of view can tell the thoughts of every character?
Third-person omniscient
Every complete sentence has two main parts. Name them.
Define "paraphrasing" and explain one reason a reader might paraphrase a paragraph instead of quoting it directly.
Paraphrasing = restating information in your own words; reason: to show understanding and avoid overuse of quotes while keeping the original meaning.
What does it mean for a source to be credible? Give one clear reason a source would be credible.
Credible = trustworthy or reliable. Example reason: written by an expert or published by a reputable organization and includes evidence/citations.
Identify the figurative device and explain its effect: “Her thoughts were shadows, slipping under doors.” What device is used, and how does it shape the reader’s understanding of the character?
Metaphor — compares thoughts to shadows, suggesting they are secretive, hard to grasp, and possibly sneaky or hidden.
Scenerio: A policeman is arrested for speeding in their personal car. What kind of irony is this?
Situational
Find and correct the errors (there are three): My teachers favorite book is To kill a Mockingbird.
My teacher's favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird.
This text feature at the end of an essay lists the books and websites used.
Works cited page (or bibliography).
What is a counterargument and why should a writer include one in an argumentative essay?
A counterargument is an opposing view; writers include it to acknowledge objections and then refute them, which strengthens their own argument.
Read this line — “He smiled as the rain erased yesterday’s footprints.” Is the tone hopeful or regretful? Is the mood peaceful or anxious? Explain in one sentence.
Tone: hopeful (the smile suggests acceptance or optimism). Mood: peaceful (rain erasing footprints creates calm, renewal).
What is foreshadowing, and what is one purpose it serves in a story?
Foreshadowing is a hint or clue about events that will happen later; it builds suspense and makes the reader want to continue reading.
Choose the correct relative pronoun: The student ___ won the award gave a speech. (who / whom / which)
Who — The student who won the award gave a speech.
Identify the text structure: An article explains that a factory released a gas leak and then many workers got sick.
Cause and effect
Explain the difference between ethos and logos with one sentence for each.
Ethos = appeal to the writer’s credibility or character. Logos = appeal to logic using facts, data, and reasoning.
Identify the devices used in this line and explain their combined effect: “The bronze clock sighed, its hands trembling like tired birds.” (Name at least two devices and state what they add to the image.)
Personification (clock “sighed”), simile (hands trembling “like tired birds”), and imagery (bronze, sigh, trembling). Combined, they make the clock feel alive and weary, creating a vivid, sympathetic image of time passing slowly and tiredly.
Scenario: In a story, the audience knows that a character's "safe" glass of water is poisoned, but the character keeps drinking it happily. Which type of irony is this, and what effect does it create?
Dramatic irony — the audience knows crucial information the character does not, creating tension and concern for the character.
Combine these two sentences using a subordinating conjunction to show cause: "The ground was wet. The game was canceled."
The game was canceled because the ground was wet.
Alternative Answer: The ground was wet so, the game was canceled.