Commonly Confused Words
Which commonly confused word is correct?
among
"Oh I just love taking three exams in one day" is an example of which type of irony?
verbal irony.
The government of Iran might best be described as which of the following literary terms:
a. an allusion
b. an archetype
c. an antagonist
d. a protagonist
The following appeals to ethos, logos, or pathos?
"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."
logos
How many PEEL paragraphs do you need to write on your final exam?
THREE!
She led/lead me down the stairwell to the industrial arts wing.
Which commonly confused word is correct?
led
The rebel, the jester, the sage, and the hero are all example of character ______________.
archetypes.
If a fire station burns down, this is best described as what type of irony?
situational irony
The following appeals to ethos, logos, or pathos?
"There’s no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family so that you can sleep soundly at night."
pathos
What part of the PEEL paragraph do you already have written on your graphic organizer (if you filled it out!)
The Evidence + the Explanation
Your health is of capital/capitol importance; you must treat your body like the temple that it is!
Which commonly confused word is correct?
capital
"Why do these things always happen to me?, Brad wondered. First I forget an important meeting, and nobody reminds me until it’s over. Then my boss dumps a big project on my desk and wants it done by yesterday. And to top everything off, I leave my wallet on the bus." The ____________ of this passage might best be described as self-pitying.
tone.
"The wind whispered through the tall grass." is an example of what literary device?
personification
The following appeals to ethos, logos, or pathos?
"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery… We also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."
logos
The following is an example of which part of PEEL?
Marji's identify is first imposed upon her when the government mandates that all girls and women must wear the veil.
The Point sentence.
Melinda, who/who is my aunt, is making us popcorn tonight.
Which commonly confused word is correct?
who
"A way to show patriotism is by never forgetting one's roots" is an example of a _____________.
"The sunset was the most gorgeous they’d ever seen; the clouds were edged with pink and gold." utilizes which literary device?
imagery.
The following appeals to ethos, logos, or pathos?
"I’m not just invested in this community – I love every building, every business, every hard-working member of this town."
pathos
Which of the following is a correct internal citation:
A. "I was born with religion." (Satrapi 6).
B. "I was born with religion" (Satrapi, 6).
C. "I was born with religion" (Satrapi 6).
Answer C
The affect/effect of the caffeine is making my head hurt.
Which commonly confused word is correct?
effect
"He seems too close to his mother; he might as well be Oedipus" uses what literary device?
An allusion
The veil, the bread swan, the key, and the cigarette all might be interpreted as _________ in Persepolis.
Symbols.
The following appeals to ethos, logos, or pathos?
"Based on the dozens of archaeological expeditions I’ve made all over the world, I am confident that those potsherds are Mesopotamian in origin."
ethos
Describe a signal phrase that you might use before the following direct quote:
"I really didn't know what to think about the veil. Deep down I was very religious, but as a family we were very avant-garde."
correct answers will vary.