The Art of Argument
When an argument favors one side unfairly or presents misleading information.
What is bias?
This is what Esperanza compares her great-grandmother to.
What is a horse?
This type of comparison doesn't use "like" or "as".
What is a metaphor?
This is the difference between theme and theme statement.
What is:
-"theme is one to a couple words long, while a theme statement is a complete sentence?"
-"a theme statement is the author's interpretation of/position on the theme?"
Esperanza considers her very beautiful.
Who is Sally?
Without evidence, a claim is just this.
What is an opinion?
This is where certain students could eat in school.
What is the canteen?
Identify the figurative language used here:
The wind whispered through the trees.
What is personification?
A vignette lacks this.
What is a traditional plot structure?
What is a glossary?
This can be seen in different forms such as art, film and music, and assists in argument.
What is social commentary?
Who is God?
This is a contradiction to reality.
What is irony?
This point of view focuses on all characters' thoughts and actions.
Statistics and facts are used for evidence.
What is logos?
This is the relationship between the speaker, context, and audience.
What is the rhetorical triangle?
This is the earliest street Esperanza remembers living on.
What is Paulina?
A literal object is used to represent a figurative object or idea.
What is symbolism?
Identify the sentence structure used here:
I went to the beach yesterday, and it was really hot.
What is a compound sentence?
This type of hook uses a short and captivating story to grab the reader's attention.
What is an anecdote?