Vocabulary
Connotate this!
Random Acts of Commas
Appeal-ing
Lit Terms
100
an adjective that describes someone essentially different; not allowing comparison
Disparate
100
15. Which is more serious? a) problem b) disaster
B) Disaster
100
If I study well for my final I most likely will do well!
If I study well for my final I most likely will do well!
100
An appeal to emotion
pathos
100
SURPRISE! Another grammar question What is a clause?
A clause is a collection of words that has a SUBJECT that is actively DOING A VERB.
200
Noun - zero; nothing
Naught
200
Which connotation is more negative? 7. I ate a _____ sandwich. a) soggy b) moist
Soggy
200
Wildcats are strong ambitious and kind but they are also fierce competitors!
Wildcats are strong, ambitious, and kind, but they are also fierce competitors!
200
Michael Jordan appears in a Ford Truck commercial.
Ethos
200
These make up the acronym FANBOYS
For And Nor But Or Yet So
300
Noun - a variety; many
Plethora
300
11. Which is worth more? a) something old b) something antique
B) Something Antique
300
I didn't want to go to the store nor did I want to stay home.
I didn't want to go to the store, nor did I want to stay home.
300
A baby is shown covered in bug bites after using an inferior bug spray.
Pathos
300
Analyzing this, the sentence structure of a piece of writing, helps to identify the author's voice.
SYNTAX
400
noun - a heated disagreement
Contention
400
Explain the difference between denotation and connotation.
Denotation is the dictionary definition. Connotation is the emotional association of the word.
400
Julie wasn't worried about the exam because she had prepared so well over break and read a ton.
Julie wasn't worried about the exam because she had prepared so well over break and read a ton.
400
Heart doctors recommend Advil more than any other brand.
Ethos
400
An author's Word Choice - used to establish tone and develop voice.
Diction
500
Which word does not belong: Carping Disparate Proboscis Squalid
Proboscis. The rest are adjective. Proboscis is a noun
500
Which word does not belong: Invention Purpose Revising Drafting
Purpose is why an author writes a piece. The others are part of the writing process.
500
It can be beneficial to get out of school early during finals but only if students spend their time studying for the next day.
It can be beneficial to get out of school early during finals, but only if students spend their time studying for the next day.
500
What is the art of speaking and listening
RHETORIC
500
An author's attitude about the subject.
TONE
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