Hodge Podge
What does this sentence mean?
The black hole of endless, unimportant streams of technology-enabled information is devouring everyone living in the twenty-first century.
People today are overly distracted and overwhelmed by meaningless texts, posts, and tweets.
Which of the following is a feature of argument writing, as used by the author in “Teens and Technology Share a Future”?
An inventive and engaging narrative
New ideas about the topic that have never been shared before
Logical reasons and examples used as evidence to support a claim
Lengthy explanations of technical terms used in the author’s work
Logical reasons and examples used as evidence to support a claim
In “The Black Hole of Technology, “ the author visits a Cambodian village. Which quotation from that part of the blog post most clearly appeals to the reader’s emotions?
...I walked along the wide, crowded dirt path on our way to visit yet another Cambodian temple.
I slipped my phone out of my bag to check the signal, but before I could even unlock it, it was snatched out of my hands
A toddler was laughing her head off, playing with an old man who I assumed was her grandfather...Everyone around me was smiling, despite having to live their lives in poverty.
When the guide started a long speech about the origin of the temple, I turned to face him.
A toddler was laughing her head off, playing with an old man who I assumed was her grandfather...Everyone around me was smiling, despite having to live their lives in poverty.
compares 2 things using "like" or "as"
simile
He is as fast as a cheetah.
Simile
Which of these serious themes is most clearly conveyed in the science-fiction story “The Fun They Had”?
Humanity is in danger of becoming extinct.
All human beings need to think for themselves.
We must stop wasting natural resources before it is too late.
People often fail to appreciate things until they no longer have them.
People often fail to appreciate things until they no longer have them.
Which features most clearly identify “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” as a reflective essay? Choose two.
It is expressed in informal language and a thoughtful tone.
It includes no dialogue and very little description.
It expresses the author’s thoughts and feelings.
It mostly presents facts about current events.
It features realistic characters from history.
It is expressed in informal language and a thoughtful tone.
It expresses the author’s thoughts and feelings.
Its snowing today. There will be lots of accidents on the highway. Not a lot of students will be at school. Its much too cold outside. Thats why you should stay home today.
Reason
compares 2 things without using "like" or "as"
One thing IS another
metaphor
The classroom was a zoo.
Metaphor
What does theme add to a story?
An important message
In what way is the setting of “The Fun They Had” typical of science fiction?
The story takes place in the future.
An example using these two appeals is: "According to research done by students at the University of Miami, more than 3 million kittens are abandoned each year in Florida alone. These poor animals are left seeking shelter from Florida's unpredictable weather, fighting to survive in severe thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes.".
reason
emotion
repetition of consonant sounds
alliteration
The wind howled in the night.
Personification
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
The main idea is mostly what the story is about. Theme is the message a reader takes away from the story.
What is a science fiction story?
A type of story that uses science and technology advances in some way
"In my many years of experience as an athlete, I can say with confidence that there is nothing more soothing to tired muscles than the Icy-Hot patch."
authority
extreme exaggeration to make a point
hyperbole
Snap, Crackle, Pop!
Onomatopoeia
Which of the following best illustrates the claim from “Teens and Technology Share a Future:” Technology can be used in positive ways if young people take action.
You’ve turned over a small stone of information, one in a river of millions. With every stone turned, our picture of the world becomes clearer.
Today’s teenagers (as of 2014) have the potential to be the most influential ...generation of human beings ever seen. But that will only happen if we step up to the challenge…
Only when the sun breaks out for a moment do I realize how beautiful the snow can be.
How else would you be reading this blog? How else would you understand what “LOL” means, or be able to send a text message without even thinking about it?
Today’s teenagers (as of 2014) have the potential to be the most influential ...generation of human beings ever seen. But that will only happen if we step up to the challenge…
A selection that is written to convince the reader of something.
Persuasive
"Let us not forget that our brothers and sisters in the Middle East--humble, pious men and women, and little children--are being slaughtered daily. A priest, in prayer, was murdered in cold blood in the middle of his church. A child, asleep, was taken from her bed and executed in the street. We cannot let these atrocities stand; we must do everything in our power to oppose the forces of evil. We must pray, and if necessary, we must fight."
emotion
when a word sounds like itself
onomatopoeia
I was so embarrassed I wanted to die.
hyperbole