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The International Olympic Committee, IOC, is the governing body of the Olympics. The IOC ensures that the games are played fairly. The committee requires athletes to undergo tests to make sure that no one has an unfair advantage. One athlete from the U.S. was not allowed to compete in the 2006 Winter Olympics because he was using a drug. The athlete was taking the legal drug to prevent hair loss. At the 2010 Winter Olympics, a Japanese woman was banned from participating in the luge. She was not allowed to compete because her equipment weighed 13.3 kg. The allowed weight was 13.1 kg. The weight difference was less than half a pound. Neither of these athletes intentionally tried to gain an unfair advantage. The punishments for these accidental mistakes may seem harsh. Nevertheless, the IOC enforced the rules that were set in place. What is the inferred central idea of this passage?
Answers vary but should be something like The International Olympic Committee is very strict.
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Chip grabbed a bagel on his way out the door. "See you this afternoon," he yelled to his dad, who was getting ready to go to work. "Got everything you need?" his dad asked. "Yep, it's all in here," Chip said, pointing to his backpack. "Good luck on that English test," his dad said. "I'll need it!" What detail supports the inference that Chip is going to school?
"'Good luck on that English test,' his dad said."
100
He had always wanted to serve is country, but this seemed like madness. He was supposed to fight a war in a foreign land, helping to protect people whom he didn’t even know. Michael had a strong sense of patriotism, but bombs, death, and carnage would await him in Iraq. He pondered whether he would ever see his family again. What inferences can you make about how Michael is feeling about going to war? a) he regrets joining the military b) he is afraid of going into battle c) he is looking forward to the challenge of being in the military d) he feels proud of his country
b) he is afraid of going into battle
100
Listerine is recommended most by dental professionals. Is this ethos, logos, or pathos? Why?
Ethos because it uses experts.
100
When answering short answer questions, how should I write my response...
in complete sentences!
200
The Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.) has announced a 10-year, $11 billion plan to modernize the air travel system and reduce snarl. The plan is great as far as it goes. It is a mixture of dozens of improvements to be made over time. Many are already working on a trial basis, and each will do a little good. For instance, a new runway at a busy airport can add 1 percent to overall airline traffic capacity. The F.A.A. proposes building new runways at 15 busy airports. Together it says its measures should add 30 percent to total system capacity by 2010. What supporting detail from the text supports the central idea that the author thinks F.A.A. is doing the right thing?
"The plan is great as far as it goes. It is a mixture of dozens of improvements to be made over time."
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The Caribbean sun looked brilliant in the perfect light-blue sky. The wind blew softly as the waves lapped at the shore. The soft sand was just the right temperature as it slipped through my toes. As I lay on my blanket, I exhaled and turned another page. Today couldn’t be any more perfect. In fact, everything with this trip had gone so well. I had never been out of the country before, much less on a plane. However, I got my passport without any hitches, and I didn’t get motion sickness on the flight. The resort limo was at the airport waiting to whisk me away. Lying here on a tropical beach with a glass of ice-cold water in one hand and my favorite novel in the other is my idea of a getaway. Just then, a seagull swooped down and disturbed my serenity. The bird grabbed my book right out of my hands and took off. I chased it as far as I could before the seagull dropped my beloved paperback into the deep blue sea. All I could do was sigh. I knew this day was too good to be true! Which detail best supports the inference that the narrator is in the Caribbean for her first trip out of the country.
"I had never been out of the country before, much less on a plane."
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Margo could barely stand still. There were only two people in front of her. Soon it would be her turn at the ticket window. Her dream was about to come true- to see her idol in person. What can you infer about the situation? Cite evidence.
Answers vary but should involve Margo going to a see her favorite artist/person of some sort.
200
“60% of the time, it works every time.”-Anchorman Is this pathos, ethos, or logos? why?
It is logos because it uses statistics to argue...
200
What should I look at before I read a long passage?
The questions.
300
One of the smallest states, Hawaii has a total area of around 6,459 square miles nearly all of which is accounted for by eight main islands: Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu, Kauai, Niihau, and Kahoolawe. Many of the islands are the exposed peaks and submerged mountains of a chain of lava dome volcanoes. The state's two main active volcanoes, Mauna Loa and Kilauea, both on the island of Hawaii, erupt occasionally on a small scale, usually accompanied by minor earthquakes. What detail from the text supports the central idea that the landscape in Hawaii has many varied elevation levels.
"Many of the islands are the exposed peaks and submerged mountains of a chain of lava dome volcanoes."
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The last time I saw it, the Coburn house on Hickory Street had gotten old, just like its owner. It had once been grand, again, like its owner. Mrs. Coburn had lived there for more than 50 years, there had been many parties there. The Coburn place was the center of the Piedmont neighborhood, and Piedmont was the best neighborhood in town. In the summer we would play on their big lawn till late, and not once did anyone come and shoo us away. But the city grew beyond Piedmont. The newer houses in the suburbs were bigger, and they had modern appliances as well as central air and heat. Who wouldn’t want all that? Evidently, not Mrs. Coburn. She stayed on Hickory Street, even after the other houses had been chopped up into tiny apartments for day laborers. Her kids tried to get her to move, but she wouldn’t. I used to pass by her house on my way to and from work, and I stopped a few times. Walking up the sidewalk, I remembered how big that house felt when I was a child. On one of my visits I asked Mrs. Coburn why she stayed, and she didn’t think about it for a second before she answered, “This is where I belong on this earth. I wouldn’t feel right somewhere else.” What detail supports the inference that the author has fond memories about his old neighborhood?
In the summer we would play on their big lawn till late, and not once did anyone come and shoo us away.
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Your friend wants to post something mean-spirited about your principal on Facebook/Instagram. Choose pathos,ethos, or logos to convince him/her this is not a good idea.
Answers vary
300
Since my little brother has to start school before me, I should let him shower first. Is this ethos, logos, or pathos? Why?
This is logos, because its logical.
300
What is a multiple-choice testing strategy?
key words, process of eliminating
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The turkey is one of the most famous birds in North America. In fact, Benjamin Franklin wanted to make the wild turkey, not the Bald Eagle, the national bird of the United States! The turkey's popularity comes from the American people's love of eating the bird for special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas. The wild turkey we usually see in photos or pictures is not the same as the domestic turkey that many Americans serve at Thanksgiving. Domestic or tame turkeys weigh twice what a wild turkey does and are raised on farms for profit. Most domestic turkeys are so heavy they are unable to fly. Wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) live in woods in parts of North America and are the largest game birds found in this part of the world. They spend their days foraging for food like acorns, seeds, small insects and wild berries. They spend their nights in low branches of trees. What detail from the passage supports the central idea that Benjamin Franklin had great respect for the wild turkey?
"In fact, Benjamin Franklin wanted to make the wild turkey, not the Bald Eagle, the national bird of the United States!"
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Sometimes the central idea is easier to figure out when you look at what part of the passage.
The title
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Students attending Central High were just informed they would be required to wear strict uniforms due to constant dress code violations. Choose pathos, logos, or ethos and persuade the School Board that this policy should not be enacted.
Answers vary.
400
What do the section headings of the test tell you about your grade? *think grading for learning
How many grades the test is!
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Describe what a summary is. Describe what an objective summary is versus a subjective summary.
A summary describes the central idea, and the supporting details in shorter form (more concise and precise) than the original text. An objective summary means it has no opinions and a subjective summary means it has opinions in it.
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Toads have many spawn. Some toads produce spawn in strings like necklaces, rather than the pile of eggs laid by frogs. What can you infer the word spawn means from these sentences?
Spawn is another word for child/eggs.
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Do you wear glasses? Make sure your glasses fit well. The earpieces should be at eye level. Don’t try to adjust the earpieces yourself. Take your glasses for adjustments to the place you bought them. Keep your glasses in a case when you’re not wearing them. This will prevent scratches. Keep the lenses clean. A soft cloth is best for cleaning. Infer the central idea of the passage and create a title for it.
Answers vary but the title should be related to The process of caring and keeping your glasses nice.
500
Your friend is depressed ever since his girlfriend broke up with him and has been sulking and gloomy for 2 weeks—it’s affecting everything. Pick pathos, ethos, or logos and convince him to move on!
Answers vary
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What is it called when you he write notes/symbols in the margins of the text to assist with your understanding of the text?
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