Literary Terms
What is the central message or life lesson of a story called?
Theme
What persuasive technique uses credibility or trustworthiness? Give an example.
Ethos.
For Example: A doctor recommending a treatment.
What does it mean to “infer” something from a text?
To make an educated guess based on clues and evidence.
What things are necessary for a complete sentence?
Subject, verb, and complete thought.
Act it out! Pick one group member to pretend they are a super dramatic author trying to show tone through body language and facial expressions only. Your teacher will give you the emotion to express. Your team must guess the exact tone correctly! (e.g., angry, joyful, sarcastic, etc.)!
If your group guessed correctly, then you get the points! (class guesses the specific tone based on the performance!)
What term describes the author's attitude toward the subject or audience?
Tone
What persuasive technique appeals to emotions? Give an example.
Pathos
What does it mean to “conclude” something based on a reading passage?
To form a judgment or decision based on evidence from the text.
What is the difference between "effect" and "affect"?
Effect is a noun (the result); affect is a verb (to influence).
Act it out! Pick someone to act out "pathos" using their face and voice. The teacher will give you the emotion to express. Your team must guess the emotion correctly!
(Student acts out sadness, fear, etc. – Pathos!)
What is the term for when an author suggests something without stating it directly?
Imply
What persuasive technique appeals to logic or reason? Give an example.
Logos
How can you determine an author’s purpose?
Look at word choice, structure, and whether the author is trying to inform, persuade, entertain, or express.
How do you write an SCR?
Follow RACE acronym.
Finish this sentence in a complete and grammatically correct way: “Because I forgot my homework...”
Answers may vary
(Any correct complete sentence that shows subject, verb, and complete thought.)
What is a claim or opinion that is supported with evidence and reasoning?
Argument
Name 3 examples of pathos that an author could use to strengthen their persuasive speech.
Answers may vary.
What should be included in a summary of a passage?
Main idea, key details, and no opinions or personal thoughts.
What are the 2 reasons to use quotation marks?
To show dialogue or cite text evidence
Make it persuasive! Give a 10-second speech convincing the class that tacos are better than pizza using ethos, pathos, or logos.
Answers may vary.
(Student performance – Bonus points for creativity and use of techniques!)