Vocabulary
What does unceasing mean?
never stopping; continuous
Name the five plot elements in order on a plot diagram.
Exposition, Rising Action/Conflict, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Name three elements needed for a strong argument.
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
Correct this sentence: Robots is taking over the world.
Robots are taking over the world.
Which point of view lets the reader know only one character’s thoughts?
Third-person limited
What does vigilant mean?
watchful; alert to danger
Describe the conflict in The Brave Little Toaster.
The struggle between humans and technology.
What are some characteristics of an informational text?
Provides facts, uses text features (headings, charts), explains or informs.
Choose the correct word: We will be going to the store, ___. (to, too, two)
too
Which point of view talks directly to the reader?
Second person
“That movie was a real doozy!” What does doozy mean here?
something remarkable or extraordinary
Was “The Brave Little Toaster” a utopian or dystopian society? Explain.
Dystopian—because technology had more power than the humans.
Identify claim, opposing claim, and counterclaim:
“Automation may replace human workers in some jobs, but other jobs will be created.”
“Automation is a bad idea for humans.”
“The jobs created would not suit the displaced workers.”
Claim: first sentence; Opposing claim: second; Counterclaim: third.
Rewrite in active voice: The city’s baseball field is maintained by volunteers.
Volunteers maintain the city’s baseball field.
What is an inference and how do we make one?
A logical conclusion based on evidence and prior knowledge.
Define impediment and hindrance.
a barrier or obstacle that delays or stops progress
How do a character’s actions cause a story to move forward?
Their choices and reactions create new events and consequences.
If an argument tries to make you feel sorry for someone, which rhetorical appeal is it using?
Pathos (appeal to emotion)
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. These machines are designed to help people who are missing limbs, they can function like a regular person.
B. These machines are designed to help people who are missing limbs and other people can function.
C. These machines are designed to help people who are missing limbs so they can function like a regular person.
D. These machines are designed to help people who are missing limbs because they can function like a regular person.
C. These machines are designed to help people who are missing limbs so they can function like a regular person.
What is the main idea of a text?
The central point or message the author wants to convey.
What does vindictive mean?
having or showing a strong desire for revenge
How is the theme of a story developed?
Through characters’ actions, conflicts, and the resolution that reveals the lesson/message.
Give one reason an author might use direct address (“you”).
To engage the reader personally or create a conversational tone.
What is the difference between active and passive voice?
Active = subject performs the action; Passive = subject receives the action.
How does setting affect plot?
It influences events, mood, and the characters’ choices/conflicts.