In an informational text, what does the author use to develop a central idea or main message, and to express their point f viewor perspective on a topic
Details and supporting evidence.
Define Argument?
An author tries to persuade the reader to take a certain position.
What are reference in information writing called?
Citations
Define exposition?
introduction to the characters, setting, and basic situation.
In "Thats Not Progress" How does social media affect people?
it causes depression anxiety and low self esteem.
Define Setting?
the setting is the time and place of the action in a story.
Define Claim?
Their position or opinion on a topic.
Define Citations?
shows the sources the writer used.
Introduction of the conflict or problem to be solved.
Define Point of View in Biometrics Are Not Better?
Perspective on a topic
Define Plot?
the sequence of events that makes up the narrative and usually involves characters in a conflict.
Name two types of structural patterns?
Cause and Effect, Advantage/ Disadvantage
Define Central Idea?
an idea or message that they want readers to understand.
What is the definition of climax?
the point when the conflict reaches its peak of intensity.
In The Biometric Body, name one benefit to Biometrics?
Facial recognition, finger print, voice recogition, and DNA.
Define Theme?
the message the story/author is trying to tell the reader.
Define Cause and effect?
Discusses the reason why situations exist and the effect they trigger.
Define Compare and Contrast?
shows similarities and differences between two topics.
What is the definition of falling action?
Period when events "calm down" after the climax.
What are some disadvantages of Biometrics?
your biometric data can be stolen, your finger prints can be stolen using modeling clay. A photo can be used with facial recognition.
What is the Theme of "Biometrics Are Not Better"
There a downsides to Biometrics.
Define advantage/ disadvantage
presents the positive and negative sides of an issue or topic.
Name a signal word for comparison and contrast?
alike, although, both, by contrast, different, -er ending, instead, neither, same, similar, than
Define Resolution?
The story's ending, when the conflict is resolved.
In From "Cinder" what was the setting of the story?
New Beijing Weekly Market at Cinder's booth