READING COMPREHENSION
What is the main idea?
This is the main idea or central message of a passage.
What is logos?
This appeal uses facts, statistics, and logic to convince an audience.
What is sensory language?
Language that appeals to the five senses.
What is a thesis statement?
The sentence that states the main argument or position of an essay.
What is evidence?
Information in a text that supports a claim or idea.
What is pathos?
This appeal relies on emotions such as happiness, fear, or sadness.
What is imagery?
A word picture created through detailed description.
What is the introduction?
The first paragraph of an essay that introduces the topic.
What are context clues?
Clues from the text that help readers understand unfamiliar words.
What is ethos?
This appeal persuades by showing credibility, expertise, or trustworthiness.
Expand this sentence using descriptive writing "The dog ran."
The huge, fluffy, brown dog bolted out from under the car.
What are body paragraphs?
The paragraphs that contain evidence and support for the thesis.
What is an conclusion ?
An ending
Give an example of Ethos.
"9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste."
Expand this sentence using descriptive language "The girl walked out of the room."
The nervous girl walked slowly out of the dark room.
What is supporting evidence?
Facts, examples, quotations, and statistics used to support an argument.
What is the author's purpose?
The reason an author writes a text, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.
Give an example of Pathos.
Thousands of puppies are abandoned every year. Help save them today."
Expand this sentence using descriptive language "The wind blew in the trees."
The wind whispered through the trees until they shook.
What is the conclusion?
The final paragraph that summarizes the essay and reinforces the thesis.