Vocab 1
The main problem of a story
conflict
Which type of persuasive appeal is the following?
Jim Parsons who plays Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory is now the spokesperson for Intel computer processors.
1. Emotional appeal
2. Logical Appeal
3. Testimonial
4. Narrative
Testimonial
Who is the author of "To kill a Mockingbird"
Harper Lee
A singular subject requires the use of plural verb.
True or False
False
The opening of a story: setting and characters are introduced
exposition
The character who opposes the main character
antagonist
Which of the following is an example of a logical appeal in Atticus Finch's closing statement?
1. Mayella Ewell was beaten by someone who was left-handed and Tom Robinson's left hand is useless.
2. Atticus tells the jury he feels sorry for Mayella Ewell.
3. Atticus reminds the jurors that Mayella Ewell did something unforgivable in their culture; she kissed a black man.
Mayella Ewell was beaten by someone who was left-handed and Tom Robinson's left hand is useless.
Who is Atticus defending?
1. Scout Finch
2. Tom Robinson
3. Bob Ewell
Tom Robinson
In a sentence, if the subject is plural then the verb must also be plural.
True or False
True
The end of the story: conflict is resolved
Resolution
When and where a story takes place
setting
Which type of persuasive appeal is the following?
A volunteer is visiting a foreign country where they do not have clean water. She visits children in the hospital, holds them and asks for money to help.
1. Emotional
2. Logical
3. Testimonial
4. Narrative
Emotional
What does the mockingbird symbolize?
1. Innocence
2. Love
3. Hope
Love
Are the subject and verb in agreement?
He ride his bike to school every day.
Yes or no?
No
The highest point of action or drama in the story
Climax
another name for a story
narrative
Which of the following is the best example of a pun.
1. How do I love thee? Let me count they ways.
2. Finally, the followers found the camp.
3. Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
What is the point of view of To Kill a Mockingbird?
1. 1st person
2. 2nd person
3. 3rd person
1st person
Are the subject and verb in agreement?
Jamel and Jemari work hard on their assignments.
Yes or No
Yes
When you make a written ______, you express your point of view on an issue and use evidence to back it up.
Argument
The main character of a story
Protagonist
Which of the following is an oxymoron?
1. I feel as though I've been buried alive in paperwork.
2. I feel as though I have a bee in my bonnet.
3. I feel as though I'm as hungry as a horse.
I feel as though I've been buried alive in paperwork.
Who is the narrator of To Kill a Mockingbird.
1. Bob
2. Atticus
3. Scout
Scout
Which sentence is written using appropriate parallel structure?
1. Mr. Williams enjoys going skiing, camping, and fishing.
2. Mr. Williams enjoys going to skiing, camping, and fishing.
3. Mr. Williams enjoys going to ski, to camp, and fishing.
Mr. Williams enjoys going skiing, camping, and fishing.
When you make your claim and include your evidence, you should always include the ____ and address it.
Counterargument