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A slang for someone who is extremely lazy.

Couch Potato

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A slang phrase for something awesome.

The bomb.

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The name for the person who is the primary host of a newscast.

Newscaster, Broadcaster, Anchor

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The main character and their enemy in a film are called what?

Protagonist and Antagonist.

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What STATE is Riley from?

Colorado.

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A phrase similar to, "It's raining cats and dogs."

Coming down in buckets.

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A slang word for feeling exhausted.

Knackered.

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The news is responsible for ________ important events and information.

Summarizing.

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What is the definition of 'Controversy'?

Something that causes many people to disagree about something.

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What is it called when you present a new product or idea to one or many investors?

Business Pitch
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Another phrase for being sad or not feeling well.

Under the weather.

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A slang phrase for sleeping.

Catch some Z's.

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When speaking on camera, especially during a news cast, you should _______ your words.

Exaggerate.

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The first sentence of your introduction paragraph is called what?

Hook sentence.

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The business pitch is supposed to ______ investors into buying your product.

Persuade/Convince

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Another phrase for, "Wait a minute!"

Hold your horses!

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A phrase for someone who is crazy.

Around the bend.

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What might they say on the news before going to an advertisement break?

Please stay tuned and we will be back just after these brief advertisements.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay.

To support an argument you have.

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How much does Riley Love You?

To the moon and back.

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A slang phrase meaning to bother someone.

Get under one's skin.

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A slang phrase for feeling nervous.

Have butterflies in your stomach.

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What is the word for news that is unexpected and shocking.

Bombshell.

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Mother, we should go hiking this weekend. It's good for our health, it brings us together, and it is free for us.


What kind of persuasion is this example?


Triple

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This is free points!

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