Essays
The most important part of an essay
Thesis Statement
Is a poem an example of a literary text?
Yes
What is it called when an author asks a question in their text in order to get the reader thinking?
A person, place, or thing
Noun
My dad and I were very intertained by the movie.
My dad and I were very entertained by the movie.
What is the acronym we've taught for essays in this class?
HOT CER CER TM
What is the term for THE MESSAGE of a literary text?
Theme
What are the three rhetorical appeals?
Ethos, Pathos, & Logos
What part of speech is the following word:
discuss
Verb
My dog and cat was getting along yesterday for the first time.
My dog and cat were getting along yesterday for the first time.
What are the pieces of a thesis?
Response to prompt because reason 1 & reason 2.
A fire representing passion is an example of what literary device?
Symbolism
An advertisement pulling a quote from a scientist/researcher is an example of which rhetorical appeal?
Ethos
Describes a verb (horribly, silly, beautifully)
Adverb
My friend Amanda who is really tall plays basketball.
My friend Amanda, who is really tall, plays basketball.
If your essay is argumentative, what must you include in your body paragraphs for full credit? (Not a normal part of HOT CER CER TM)
Counterargument
"I told you a million times" is an example of what figurative language?
Hyperbole
Admitting where the opposite side makes a good point in order to win their trust. (NOT a rhetorical appeal)
Concession
Connects words, phrases, or sentences to show relationship (FANBOYS)
Conjunction
Naica is on top of an ancient underground fault, which is a break in the ground where the tektonic plates of Earth have shifted.
Naica is on top of an ancient underground fault, which is a break in the ground where the tectonic plates of Earth have shifted.
What is the official name of an essay on the STAAR test?
Extended Constructed Response
"The trees danced in the wind" is an example of what figurative language?
Personification
Name 3 examples of a rhetorical text.
Any of the following: essay, letter, textbook, speech, documentary, opinion piece, advertisements, political campaigns, etc.
Shows the position of something (under, over, beside)
Preposition
When I learned about the existence of WAF I asked my mother and father if I could support my favorite animal—the elephant.
When I learned about the existence of WAF, I asked my mother and father if I could support my favorite animal —the elephant.