Propaganda
Who's the Audience?
Author's Purpose
Text Structure
REV It Up
100
Everyone else is doing it!
Bandwagon
100
"Once upon a time in a town called Zippington, Queen Tumbledot lived with a colony of Spotsters."
Children
100
When an author writes to make people happy and laugh.
Entertain
100
Explains how two or more events are connected through cause and effect.
Cause and Effect
100
When you _______________ something, you officially begin it.
inaugurate
200
Using strongly positive or negative language to sell a product.
Loaded Language
200
"If your child uses the internet, review internet safety tips to help your child use computers and the internet safely and effectively. Talk to your child's teacher about reviewing these rules."
Parents
200
The purpose of a Wikipedia article on Polar Bears.
Inform
200
Tells about a problem and offers a solution.
Problem-Solution
200
If you act _______________, you act too quickly and without thinking.
rashly
300
You can be famous or special if you buy this product@
Snob Appeal
300
"You should think about changing some of the rules in school. If I could eat in class, I would focus better. If I could use my cell phone in school, I would be quieter in class. If school started later, I wouldn't be so unfocused and tired in class."
Principal
300
When an author writes to convince someone to believe in something.
Persuade
300
Listing the features, characteristics, or examples of an idea or topic.
Description
300
When you _______________ something, you take control of it and direct how it is used.
harness
400
Using famous celebrities or experts to sell a product.
Testimonial
400
"You're invited to my birthday party on March 14th! It will start at 7 P.M. at the skating rink. There will be cake and pizza!"
Friends or Classmates
400
When an author writes to explain the facts and data of a subject.
Inform
400
Shows how two or more things are similar and/or different.
Compare and Contrast
400
If you are _______________, you are stubborn.
obstinate
500
The goal of propaganda
Convincing an audience!
500
"90% of all volcanic activity occurs in the Earth's oceans! We don't see, hear, or feel it. That is in sharp contrast to volcanoes that erupt and do so much damage."
Students or Teachers
500
The purpose of the movie Finding Nemo.
Entertain
500
Describes items or events in order; Tells steps to follow.
Sequential or Chronological
500
A _______________ substance will damage your health and may kill you.
noxious
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