Text that explains or describes information that is based on true facts or evidence.
What is expository text?
100
In the Hero's Journey, that part of the story in which the main character (protagonist) meets someone or something that represents a challenge to the status quo of their daily life.
What is the "Call to Adventure"?
100
Include editorials, propaganda, advertisements, speeches, blogs, and reviews.
What are examples of "persuasive writing"?
100
That part of a story in which the main characters, setting, time period, .background are established by the author.
What is the "introduction"?
100
A form of rhetorical appeal in which the author uses logical reasons, expert testimony, scientific evidence, or statistical information to support their argument or position.
What is "logos"?
200
A chronological list of events in the order in which they actually occurred.
What is an example of the expository text structure called a "sequence of events".
200
That part of a heroic journey in which the hero starts out on his/her quest, and leaves their ordinary world for a magical or fantastic world.
What is the "Departure"?
200
Include a thesis statement, "hook", supporting arguments, and a conclusion.
What the major characteristics of a persuasive essay?
200
That part of a story in which the main character(s) are presented with challenges and they must struggle to overcome some form of adversity or change.
What is the "Rising Action"?
200
A form of rhetorical appeal in which the author uses role models or appeals to "do the right thing" to convince their audience.
What is "Ethos"?
300
An expository text that describes the similarities and differences between two objects or ideas.
What is "Compare and Contrast"?
300
The point in the Heroic adventure story in which the Hero confronts his/her most difficult challenge, and the success of failure of their quest is determined.
What is the "Crisis"?
300
How are you going to write the main idea on the side of the reading passages on the STAAR Test?
What is group paragraphs together and write the main idea in five words or less?
300
The point in a story in which the main character or characters must face their most significant challenge or obstacle; usually the point of greatest interest and excitement in the story.
What is the "Climax" of a story?
300
A form of rhetorical appeal in which the author uses emotions and feelings, like anger, sympathy, and caring to convince an audience.
What is "Pathos"?
400
An expository text that describes a problem and then provides one or more possible solutions.
What is the text form of "Problem and Solution"?
400
In a Heroic Journey, the point after which the main character has vanquished the major test, and secured the magical treasure or reward that was promised at the beginning of the story.
What are the "Results"?
400
A personal narrative, experience or short story that is used to capture the audience's interest and establish a relationship with the author.
What is an "anecdote"?
400
That part of a story in after which the hero/heroine has overcome their most difficult test and has reached a major achievement.
What is the "Falling Action"?
400
To convince the audience to change their minds or take a position on a subject of importance to the author.
What is the "author's purpose" in a persuasive argument?
500
An explanation of a sequence of events in which the result or consequence is related to a particular condition, motive, or preceding action.
What is "Cause and Effect"?
500
After the Hero returns to his Ordinary World after having completed his/her journey, the Hero will have changed in some way that will lead them to living a _____ ______.
What is a "New Life"?
500
A single sentence that states your assertion (belief) about a topic.
What is a "thesis statement"?
500
That part of a story in which the outcome and its impact on the lives of the characters is resolved.
What is the "Resolution" or "Denouement"?
500
The Greek philosopher who came up with the definition of rhetorical appeals in arguments: logos, ethos, and pathos.