POV
Vocabulary
Persuasive Appeals
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100

Marcus stared at the blank screen, his fingers hovering over the keyboard. He felt a wave of anxiety wash over him as he wondered if he would ever finish the essay before the midnight deadline. He didn’t realize that his teacher, Mr. Harrison, had actually extended the deadline by two days for the entire class.

What POV is used here?

Third Person Limited

100

The heavy rains caused the small creek to augment until it became a rushing river that overflowed its banks and flooded the nearby fields.

What is the meaning of the word augment in this context?

A. To dry up

B. To stay the same

C. To increase in size

D. To flow backwards

C. To increase in size

100
The three modes of persuasion are ethos, ______, and ________.

pathos and logos

100

The description below falls under the ________ component.

Uses an organizational structure that effectively strengthens the response

Structure

100

"The classroom was a zoo during the indoor recess, with students swinging from the desks and roaring with laughter."

Which type of figurative language is used?

A. Simile

B. Personification

C. Metaphor

C. Metaphor

200

Leo gripped the steering wheel tight, his knuckles turning white as he navigated the narrow mountain road. He kept telling himself that the hike at the summit would be worth the terrifying drive, even though his heart was hammering against his ribs. He squinted through the fog, desperately searching for the trailhead sign he knew should be coming up soon.

What POV is used here?

Third Person Limited

200

The explorer knew that the mountain pass was treacherous; one wrong step on the loose, icy gravel could send him tumbling into the deep ravine below.

As used in the sentence, what is the meaning of the word treacherous?

A. Extremely beautiful

B. Predictable and steady

C. Hidden from view

D. Dangerous and unpredictable

D. dangerous and unpredictable

200

"As a doctor with twenty years of experience in pediatric nutrition, I can personally attest that starting the day with a protein-rich breakfast significantly improves a student's focus and academic performance."
Which mode of persuasion is primarily used?

Ethos

200

The description below falls under the ________ component.

Smoothly integrates elaboration of thoughts which includes original student thinking combined with summary, paraphrasing, and/or text evidence to support the argument

Development

200

"The ancient floorboards groaned under the weight of the heavy footsteps, protesting every move the intruder made."

What is the effect of the personification used in this sentence?

A. To show that the floorboards were in need of repai

B. To create an eerie and tense atmosphere.

C. To emphasize the actual age of the wooden house.

B. To create an eerie and tense atmosphere. 

300

The heavy wooden door creaked open, revealing a dusty room filled with covered furniture. A tall man in a grey suit walked to the center of the floor and removed his hat. He stood perfectly still for several minutes, looking toward the window, before turning around and walking back out into the hallway without saying a word.

What POV is used here?

Third Person Objective 

(Only reports observable actions; no internal thoughts)

300

The principal's speech was succinct, lasting only five minutes, yet it managed to cover every important detail regarding the upcoming graduation ceremony.

Which word is a synonym for succinct?
A. Complicated

B. Concise

C. Emotional

D. Lengthy

B. Concise

300

"Our brand has been the most trusted name in home security for over five decades. We use the same encrypted technology favored by the military to ensure your family remains safe."

This passage uses a combination of which two appeals?

Ethos (reputation) and Logos (technological facts)

300

The description below falls under the ________ component.

Provides an effective introduction and a concluding statement or section that supports the argument presented

Structure

300

Listen to the word pronounced.

Euphemism