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Propaganda
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In conclusion I believe the author made a good argument it convinced me of alot of things. (3 CORRECTIONS)
In conclusion, I believe the author made a good argument. It convinced me of a lot of things.
100
Order the following parts of an informative text: analysis, introduction, evidence, conclusion, thesis statement.
Introduction, thesis statement, evidence, analysis, conclusion
100
What does “controversy” mean?
Very detailed
A disagreement
A long process
To take a shortcut
A disagreement
100
A writer uses _________ from the text to support their claim.
evidence
100
The use of positive, emotional words like “freedom” or “hope” that sound good but don’t explain much. The goal is to make people feel good about something without giving any real details.
Glittering Generalities
Bandwagon
Positive Words
Name-calling
Glittering Generalities
200
write a 5-sentence sumary about you’re favorite movie and why? (4 CORRECTIONS)
Write a 5-sentence summary about your favorite movie and why.
200
What key should you press to INDENT your paragraphs?
"Tab"
200
List two words with the prefix “dis-”
What does "dis-" mean?
Answers will vary.
The prefix "dis-" means "not" (disagree, dislike, etc.)
200
An opinion or belief about something
claim
200
What type of propaganda is this?
Name-calling
Bandwagon
Testimonial
Fear
Name-calling
300
she defiantly didnt want to go to school bc it was rainy she decided to stay home. (5 CORRECTIONS)
She definitely didn't want to go to school because it was rainy. She decided to stay home.
300
List 4 transition words to use in your writing that are NOT first, next, then, or last.
Answers will vary.
Examples: In addition, however, in conclusion, additionally, on the other hand, on the contrary, in short, etc.
300
Which of the following is a synonym for “radical”?
Simple
Unnecessary
Helpful
Extreme
Extreme
300
An opinion or belief that is the OPPOSITE of the original claim
counterclaim
300
What type of propaganda is this?
- Testimonial
- Bandwagon
- Name-calling
- Plain folks
bandwagon
400
I would of taken a foto if i knew she was a famus actor! (5 CORRECTIONS)
I would have taken a photo if I'd known she was a famous actress!
400
Sarah is writing a persuasive essay about how her high school should start later in the day. Give an example of a good HOOK to start her essay.
Answers will vary.
A HOOK should grab the reader's attention.
400
Explain what the word “pacify” means and use it in a sentence.
Pacify: to calm down, bring peace to
Answers will vary.
400
An explanation for HOW the evidence proves the claim
reasoning/analysis
400
Testimonial -- they're using a famous person (Shaq) to sell a product
500
I have azma so sometimes its hard to breath expecially when I’m exercizing. (6 CORRECTIONS)
I have asthma, so sometimes it's hard to breathe, especially when I'm exercising.
500
Sarah is writing a persuasive essay about how her high school should start later in the day. Give an example of a good THESIS STATEMENT for her essay.
Answers will vary.
500
Explain what the word “superficial” means and use it in a sentence.
Superficial: surface level
Answers will vary.
500
A response that proves that the counterclaim is weak or incorrect
rebuttal
500
What type of propaganda is this, and how do you know?
Card stacking -- it explains the benefits of one thing and the drawbacks of another, without providing any more context