Text Structures
What text structure uses the following signal words:
For example, for instance, such as, including
Description
Which text feature helps a reader know what something looks like?
Illustration, picture, or photograph
What is another word for proof that supports a claim?
Evidence
Ad Hominem- Attacks the person instead of the argument.
Give an example of an Ad Hominem
You shouldn't trust his opinion on school, he is lazy and always late.
Her smile was bright like the stars.
Smilie
What text structure uses the following signal words:
problem, need, difficulty, answer, challenge, solve, plan, resolve
Problem/Solution
Which text feature helps a reader understand an image or explains the picture or illustration?
Caption
What is a combination of claims, reasons, and evidence used to convince others of a point of view?
Argument
What is another word for the logical fallacy Ad Populum, where something is said to be true because many people believe it?
Band Wagon
Name the figurative language:
Time is a thief.
Metaphor
What text structure uses the following signal words:
first, third, next, finally, eventually, following, then
Chronological
Which text feature tells the reader what the text is about in a clear and simple way?
Title
Which type of reasoning follows the method below:
Starts with a specific example->Moves to a broad conclusion
Inductive Reasoning
What is a Red Herring?
Distracting from the main issue by bringing up something unrelated
Name the figurative language:
The warm buttery popcorn filled the air.
Imagery
What text structure uses the following signal words:
Similarly, like, in the same way, compared to, likewise, but, yet, on the other hand.
Compare/Contrast
Which two text features provide a visual representation of data?
Chart and graph
Which type of reasoning follows the method below:
Starts with a general statement -> Applies it to a specific example
Deductive Reasoning
What is claiming that one small step will lead to extreme consequences?
Slippery Slope
Name the figurative language:
I've told you a million times!
Hyperbole
What text structure uses the following signal words:
because, for this reason, due to, as a result of, since, resulting
Cause/Effect
Footnote
Which type of reasoning follows the method below:
Starts with observations-> Makes the best possible conclusion
Abductive Reasoning
What is oversimplifying or twisting someone's argument to make it easier to attack?
Strawman
Name the figurative language:
The wind whispered through the trees
Personification