Theme
A character keeps trying after repeated failures and finally succeeds. What life lesson is suggested?
Perseverance
A story imagines future technology but includes realistic science. What genre is this?
Science Fiction (SciFi)
The author believes teens should use technology responsibly. What is this belief called?
Claim
A writer repeats “biggest” to stress excess. Which technique is used?
Repetition
“This book, a bestseller, sold millions.” What structure renames “book”?
Appositive
The author never states the message directly, but clues show characters learning from mistakes. What type of theme is this?
Implied
A story takes place on Earth 200 years from now. Which story element is being analyzed?
Setting
An author’s beliefs and experiences shape how they write about a topic. What is this called?
Perspective / Viewpoint
A story about suffering children is used to influence readers. Which appeal is this?
Appeal to emotion (Pathos)
The information between commas can be removed without changing meaning. What type is it?
Nonessential
A story shows technology solving problems but also causing isolation. What theme best fits?
Balance
Robots exist, but human problems stay the same. What science fiction trait is shown?
Realism
Facts and examples are used to back up a claim. What do these do to the claim?
Support
Statistics and percentages are used to persuade. Which appeal is this?
Appeal to Reason (Logos)
“Because it was raining” cannot stand alone. What type of clause is this?
Dependent Clause
After losing something important, a character learns to value relationships more than objects. What theme fits best?
Priorities
By showing how technology changes people’s choices in the story’s events, the author wants readers to think differently about today. What is this purpose called?
Reflection
An author discusses technology as helpful but dangerous. What viewpoint is shown?
Balanced
Facts are organized clearly to convince the reader. Which appeal dominates?
Appeal to reason (Logos)
A clause that expresses a complete thought is what type?
Independent Clause
When characters grow wiser after conflict, what element helps readers infer the theme?
Character change / Character growth
A futuristic world helps readers think about problems today. What purpose does this serve?
Warning
A reason is weak because it lacks facts. What quality is missing?
Evidence
A personal story is used instead of data to persuade. Which appeal is strongest?
Appeal to emotion (Pathos)
Name a subordinating conjunction!
after
although
as
because
before
even though
if
once
since
so that
than
though
unless
until
when
whenever
where
wherever
while