What do we call the main argument an author is trying to prove?
Claim
What is a text that explains events in time order uses what text structure?
Sequential / Chronological Order
A sentence with ONE independent clause is called what?
A Simple Sentence
The deeper lesson or message of a story is called what?
Theme
When is Mrs. Reiter's Birthday?
April 12, 1994
A source written by a psychologist from Stanford University is MOST likely what kind of source?
Credible source
What text structure is the following: “Because the roads were icy, school was canceled.”
Cause and Effect
“I wanted pizza, but my friend wanted tacos.”
What type of sentence is this?
Compound sentence
“I like riding my bike at night.”
What sound device repeats vowel sounds?
Assonance
Where did Mrs. Reiter go to college?
Northeastern State University (NSU)
“Phones distract students from learning"
What part of an argument is this considered
Reasoning
What text structure is a paragraph that explains how cats and dogs are alike and different.
Compare and Contrast
“Although I was tired, I finished my homework.”
What type of sentence is this?
Complex sentence
The feeling the reader gets while reading is called what?
Mood
Who is Mrs. Reiter's favorite poet?
Edgar Allen Poe
Facts, statistics, and expert quotes are all examples of what?
Evidence
What text structure is a paragraph explains anxiety and then gives ways to reduce it.
Problem and Solution
This type of clause cannot stand alone as a sentence.
Dependent clause
The dictionary definition of a word is called what?
Denotation
What are their names? You MUST get both to get your points
What is it called when an article only gives one side of an issue and uses emotional language.
Author's Bias
“The forest had tall trees, wet grass, and the smell of pine.”
What text structure is this?
Description
What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?
A prefix is before the base word and a suffix is after the base word
“The snake slithered through the grass.”
The word “snake” has a NEGATIVE feeling connected to it.
What is that called?
Connotation
What was Mrs. Reiter's Wedding Date?
November 8, 2025