Nonfiction/Persuasion
Grammar
Lit Terms/Fig. Lang
Study Habits
Recall
100
How is nonfiction different from fiction? What sorts of text elements might you be particularly aware of while reading nonfiction?
Nonfiction is real information, while fiction is made-up. Nonfiction includes elements like dates, names, places, and other factual information.
100
Name the 7 conjunctions.
FANBOYS - For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
100
What's the difference between tone and mood?
Tone is the attitude the writer conveys. Mood is the feeling of the reader receives.
100
While reading poor Johnny Dawkins has trouble remembering long expository passages, even after just reading them. What should Johnny start doing to help him absorb what he's reading better?
Johnny should start using brackets to paraphrase/summarize each paragraph or page, as needed. Then he could re-read his notes to jog his memory.
100
Name 5 of the 7 parts of speech.
Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition, Interjection, Pronoun
200
What is credibility? How is it used as a rhetorical strategy?
Credibility is the use of the speaker's title, background, experience, ability, or celebrity to support their message.
200
What are the three reasons to use capitalization? What are these nouns called?
Proper nouns. 1) To denote unique items, like people's names, places, etc. 2) To start a sentence, and use "I" 3) Acronyms (UK, US, NATO, ELAR)
200
Name 3 literary/narrative elements - how we develop stories.
Plot, Setting, Characterization, Theme, Conflict, Imagery, POV, etc.
200
Sally Joe is reading a comprehension passage. She encounters a word she doesn't recognize. Whatever should poor, dear, sweet Sally Joe do?
She should use a dictionary to discover the meaning of the word, and then how it affects the content she's reading.
200
What are the 5 points along the plot diagram?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
300
What are the three rhetorical appeals? And which sense do they appeal to? (i.e. How do they persuade?)
Logos - logic, reason Pathos - emotions Ethos - ethics, morality, right/wrong, fairness
300
What's the difference between a simple and compound sentence?
A simple sentence contains only one pair of subject and verb, while a compound sentence has two sets, joined by a conjunction.
300
Name 3 literary elements used in poetry.
Rhyme, Rhythm, Structure, Repetition, (other figurative language)
300
What does RUBIES stand for?
R - Read/Re-read U - Underline B - Brackets / Paraphrasing I - Identify what the question is asking E - Eliminate incorrect answers S - Select best answer, based on support in text
300
In persuasive writing, what is a "call to action"?
A call to action is what the speaker wants the audience to do or not do. For example, "buy a car, stop smoking".
400
What are three of the four types of nonfiction?
Persuasive, Expository, Literary/Narrative, Descriptive
400
What's the difference between adjectives and adverbs? Name two examples of each.
Adjectives describe/modify nouns. (red, soft) Adverbs describe/modify verbs. (quickly, barely)
400
Define imagery.
When the text appeals to the reader's senses - sight, sound, smell, touch, taste.
400
Why is it helpful to identify the genre of a text as soon as possible when you begin reading?
Knowing what genre will help you think about what parts of the text to keep in mind; i.e. important names and dates for non-fiction, or dialogue and plot development for fiction
400
How do you use an in-text citation to reference a direct quote from a text?
In the story, it says, "Blah, Blah, Blah" (89).
500
Which persuasive technique is this using: "Buy Pampered Pup dog food. It will help your growing doggy to control her diet and develop a shiny coat. Give your puppy the nutrients and energy she deserves."
All 3 - if you can support your answer
500
What's wrong with this sentence's grammar: "I were going to the store, they did'nt have any milk."
Subject/Verb Agreement - "I was going..." Run-on/Comma Splice - fix with period or semicolon Spelling - "didn't"
500
What is a theme of our Helen Keller nonfiction book?
Perseverance, Determination, Not Giving Up, Overcoming obstacles, Equal Opportunities for all, Giving back, helping others, etc.
500
What are good ways to study for the final exam?
Use Quizlet to make flashcards. Re-play this Jeopardy game from Google Classroom. Skim through your ELAR notebook to review content we've covered this year. Have your parents/siblings help quiz you.
500
Name the 6 kinds of conflict.
Person vs. Person; vs. Self; vs. Nature; vs. Society; vs. Supernatural; vs. Technology
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