Roots
What does "circ" mean?
around
What does "semicircle" mean?
a half circle
What is the "exposition" of a story?
the background information, such as setting and characters
What is the main conflict within "Rogue Wave"?
Scoot and Sully's boat is turned over by a wave
What is a claim?
a statement that asserts or argues something
What does "cycl" mean?
revolving
What does "cyclone" mean?
a weather phenomenon in which wind is revolving in a funnel pattern
What is the "rising action" of a story?
moments at which the tension introduced by the conflict is intensified
In what way does "Rogue Wave" create conflict through multiple settings?
Scoot is inside the flipped boat trying to get out while Sully is outside of the boat trying to get in
What is evidence?
proof for a claim
What does "equ" mean?
What does "pendulum" mean?
a weight that hangs from a point and swings an equal distance from side to side
What is the "climax" of a story?
the point of greatest tension within the story / the turning point
What do we know about Tucker at the start of "Big Things Come in Small Packages"?
He loves the ocean and fishing / he is black / he gets made fun of
What is a counterargument?
when an author anticipates another argument and attacks it
What does "pend" mean?
hanging / waiting
What does "equidistant" mean?
What is the "falling action" of a story?
What do we learn about Richard at the end of "Big Things Come in Small Packages"?
he is a ghost
What two things do arguments try to use to appeal to audiences?
Facts and emotion
What does "chron" mean?
time
What does "pendant" mean?
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain around one's neck
What is the "resolution" of a story?
the end of the story when loose ends are tied up
What is Jordan Romero's biggest accomplishment according to "Finding Your Everest"?
he is the youngest to have climbed the "seven summits"
What is a logical fallacy?
common errors in logical reasoning