Author's Purpose
When the author is trying to convince the reader to change their mind or do something different.
What is to Persuade
A text that shows the similarities and differences between rottweilers and pitt bulls.
What is compare and contrast.
When the author is trying to convince you to do something by using a credible source
What is ethos
The student is as sharp as a tack
What is Simile
Connecting what you're reading to another text you've encountered before
What is text to text
The recipe to Grandma's Chocolate Chip Cookies
What is to inform
An article explaining why gun violence is on the rise, and offering ways to keep the community safe, and tips to talk to your children about gun safety.
What is problem/solution.
Come switch to Verizon, and save 15% on your cell phone coverage.
What is logos
America is a Melting Pot
The article we read in class about birthday cakes reminded me of the time, when my brother smushed birthday cake in my face on my 10th birthday.
What is text to self
A poem about a young boy who is writes about the experiences he has had to conquer without his father being present.
What is to entertain
A news alert about a tornado, who has destroyed a small town, and the aftermath of what has happened to the community.
What is cause/effect
How can you turn away from a child who is hungry? Look at the sad faces of the children and find it in your heart to give.
What is Pathos
The sun, a blazing ball of fire, sank below the horizon
What is imagery
On the news they were covering a story about a girl who had gone missing and it was just like the thriller we read in class.
Text to world
An advertisement offering customers 50% off of their first purchase when they shop online with Nike.
What is to persuade
The timeline of the Industrial Revolution
What is Chronological order
"The study showed that 85% of students who used the new learning software improved their grades."
What is logos
Honk, pop, crack, buzz, splat, and whizz
What is onomatopoeia
My teacher made us read a poem about a young girl who was unsure about growing up, and it is similar to a book I am reading on my own, where a young girl has to make a tough decisions by herself now that she is 18
What is text to text
A biography written about Malcolm X, and his role in the Civil Rights Movement.
What is to inform
First pre-heat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Then place your pre-made cookies on a cookie sheet. (Make sure you put butter or baking spray on the cookie sheet first). After that, put your cookies in the oven for 8-10 minutes. When you are done, take the cookies out and let cool for 5 minutes, before enjoying.
What is order by sequence.
A well-known athlete endorsing a sports drink, using their fame and perceived authority to persuade consumers.
What is ethos
Rory went on forever about the city she lived in.
What is hyperbole
We are reading a text, about how teenagers are glues to their phones, and social media. Which reminds me of what I see on social media. Teens spend the majority of their time on line.
What is text to media