Literary Terms
To figure something out using clues and what you already know.
Infer/Make an inference
This is the minimum number of paragraphs needed in your ECR.
What is 4?
These books, which was published in the late eighteenth century, are very valuable. a. books in the late eighteenth century b. books, which were published c. books that was published
b. books, which were published
1) Which is the correct spelling? a. greatful b. grateful 2) Which is the correct spelling? a. retreive b. retrieve
1) b 2) b
The most common reason an author writes a persuasive article.
To convince the reader to agree with their opinion
An author's word choice.
Diction
How you should structure your body paragraphs
What is transition to topic sentence, introduce and cite evidence, explain and analyze evidence, and a concluding sentence that ties back to the topic?
Rewrite as one sentence: The novel is very powerful. It concerns the rights of women in the twentieth century.
The novel is very powerful, as it concerns the rights of women in the twentieth century.
1) That is the ____________ ingredient. a) principal b) principle 2) The ____________ decided in favor of the business proposal. a) counsel b) council
1) a. 2) b.
If an author uses ethos, pathos, and logos to support their point of view, what is their likely purpose?
To persuade the audience to join or support their cause.
The author’s attitude or feeling about what they are writing.
Tone
This type of ECR asks you to take a position or convince someone else to do something.
Persuasive
Working as a receptionist taught me to handle customer complaints, write memos, and answering the phone. a. how to handle customer complaints, write memos, and answer the phones. b. to handle customer complaints and write memos, answering the telephone.
a. how to handle customer complaints, write memos, and answer the phones.
1. Take a deep ____________. a) breathe b) breath 2. Make sure to ____________ deeply. a) breath b) breathe
1) b 2) b
You’re reading a passage with step-by-step instructions and facts only. What is the author’s purpose?
To inform
The feeling or idea that a word makes you think of, beyond its dictionary meaning.
Connotation
This refutes the main argument (opposing view).
Counter Argument/Counterclaim
Some may say love is more important than money, however money buys happiness and I love Louboutin. a. Some may say love is more important than money; however, money can buy happiness and I love Louboutin. b. Some may say love is more important than money however, money can buy happiness and I love Louboutin.
a. Some may say love is more important than money; however, money can buy happiness and I love Louboutin.
1) Are you telling me that ____________ not coming to the party? a) their b) they're 2. She likes to go shopping with both my brother and ____________. a) me b) I
1) b) they're 2) a) me
An author includes personal stories, vivid imagery, and humor in an article. Which two purposes might they be combining?
To entertain and to inform
The big idea or lesson the author wants you to learn from the text.
Theme
What the introduction needs.
Hook, Bridge (that introduces the title and author and gives background information), and Thesis.
Rewrite as one sentence: Mary could feel a cavity developing in one of her teeth. She refused to go to a dentist.
Although Mary could feel a cavity developing in one of her teeth, she refused to go to a dentist.
1) I ____________ known you were here. a) should have b) should of 2) ____________ German, aren't you? a) Your b) You're
1) should have 2) You're
A political speech uses rhetorical questions, repetition, and emotional appeals. How does the author’s purpose shape the techniques they choose?
Persuasive tactics to strengthen their argument and influence the audience. (Rhetoric)