Story Elements (Plot, Conflict, Characterization)
Text Evidence & Point of View
Grammar – Commas & Sentence Fixes
Persuasive vs. Argumentative Writing
Rhetorical Triangle
100

The first part of the plot diagram where the characters and setting are introduced

What is Exposition?

100

Proof from the text that is used to support an answer or claim.

What is text evidence?

100

After which word should the comma go?
In the morning we ate waffles.

What is morning?

100

This type of writing appeals to emotions and feelings.

What is persuasive writing?

100

The three parts of the rhetorical triangle.

What are ethos, pathos, and logos?

200

The turning point of a story

What is the Climax?

200

Reasons why text evidence is important.

Shows that the answer/claim is based on proof not just opinions.

200

An appositive that needs commas.

What is a non-essential appositive?

200

This type of writing appeals to logic and evidence.

What is argumentative writing?

200

This appeal uses facts and data to persuade.

What is Logos?

300

The aftermath on the plot diagram.

What is falling action?

300

The narrator being a character in the story.

What is 1st person point of view?

300

The following sentence is an example of what?

The author John Green wrote The Fault in Our Stars.

What is an essential appositive?

300

A main difference between persuasive and argumentative writing is that argumentative writing must address this.

What is a counterclaim?

300

Identify the appeal: “I’ve been a doctor for 20 years, and I know this treatment works.”

What is Ethos?

400

The conflict a boy experiences as he debates whether or not put the candy in his pocket and walk out of the store without paying.

What is internal conflict?

400

The narrator knowing the thoughts and feelings of ALL characters.

What is 3rd Person Omniscient?

400

A grammar error when two complete sentences are joined together with just a comma.

What is a comma splice?

400

“School should start later because students need more sleep and would be happier.” is an example of:

What is a persuasive claim?

400

Identify the appeal: “Imagine the pride you’ll feel when you graduate.”

What is Pathos?

500

"Allan sat at his desk avoiding eye contact while bouncing his knee repeatedly when the teacher asked for volunteers to read aloud." is an example of:

What is indirect characterization?

500

The narrator being able to report only what can be seen or heard.

What is 3rd Person Objective?

500

The three ways to fix a comma splice.

What are, semicolon, conjunction (FANBOYS), and period?

500

The following is an example of: “According to the CDC, 70% of teens don’t get enough sleep, leading to health and academic issues. While critics argue later start times affect sports, studies show schools that start later see higher attendance and better grades.”

What is an argumentative claim?

500

The rhetorical triangle came from tis greek philosopher.

Who is Aristotle?

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