Author's Purpose
What is the author's purpose in a text?
To inform, persuade, entertain, express feelings, or share an experience
Define Exposition as an element of literature other texts.
Exposition introduces the key background information
Name the rhetorical appeal that relies on the character or credibility of the speaker.
Ethos
Define Drama as a written work that tells a story through action and speech.
Drama is a written work that tells a story through action and speech
What is the Historical significance in evaluating past events?
Historical significance evaluates selected events, people, and developments in the past
Why is it important for readers to understand the author's purpose when reading?
Understanding the author's purpose can help the reader better understand the main idea of the passage and follow the author's ideas as they progress.
What is Evidence in nonfiction texts used for?
Evidence supports a claim or belief
Give an example of a rhetorical appeal that is meant to arouse emotions.
Pathos
What is Point of View in a drama?
Point of View is the perspective from which the story is told
Explain the concept of a Dynamic character in a novel
Dynamic character changes in the story
How can the author's purpose influence the tone of a text?
The author's purpose can shape the overall mood and impact the reader's interpretation
Explain the importance of Syntax in nonfiction writing
Syntax creates well-formed sentences in a language
Define Ethos as a rhetorical appeal.
Ethos is a rhetorical appeal that relies on the character or credibility of the speaker
What are Stage Directions in drama?
Stage Directions provide instructions for actors on how to perform
What is a Static Character in a novel?
Static character remains the same throughout the storyline
Provide examples of different author's purposes
inform, persuade, entertain
What is Characterization in literary elements?
Characterization is the the act of creating and describing characters in literature
Describe how pathos can be used in persuasive writing.
Pathos appeals to emotions to influence readers
What is a Scene in the context of a drama?
Scene is a sequence of continuous action in a play happening in one place.
What is the role of a Flashback in a novel?
Flashback is a scene set in a time earlier than the main story
How can recognizing the author's purpose enhance a reader's comprehension of a text?
Recognizing the author's purpose can lead to a deeper understanding of the text
Define Foreshadowing as a literary element.
Foreshadowing hints at future events
Discuss the usage of logos in making a persuasive argument.
Logos relies on logic and reason to persuade
What is dialogue and its significance in drama?
Dialogue is conversation between characters
How does a Complex Character add depth to a novel?
Complex character has many characteristics and develops throughout the story