Point of View
Identify the point of view: "I went to the store to buy some ice cream."
What is 1st person.
Identify and correct the sentence: "She loves to read books she goes to the library every weekend."
She loves to read books; she goes to the library every weekend. OR She loves to read books, so she goes to the library every weekend. This is a run-on sentence.
Identify the claim in this statement: "School uniforms should be required to help reduce bullying."
Claim: School uniforms should be required.
Identify the rhetorical appeal: "As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I strongly recommend this medication."
Ethos (appeal to credibility)
Identify the text structure: "First, we will look at the similarities between cats and dogs. Then, we will discuss their differences."
Compare and contrast (focus on similarities and differences)
Identify the point of view: "She looked out the window and saw the rain. She wondered if it would stop soon."
What is third-person limited.
Identify and correct the sentence: "Hiking in the mountains."
This is a sentence fragment. (Needs a subject and verb) I enjoy hiking in the mountains.
Identify the counterclaim in this statement: "While school uniforms might reduce bullying, they limit students' freedom of expression."
Counterclaim: School uniforms limit students' freedom of expression.
Identify the rhetorical appeal: "Research shows that 80% of people who used this product saw improvement."
Logos (appeal to logic or reason)
Identify the text structure: "There is a problem with the environment, and here are some solutions to help fix it."
Problem and solution (presents a problem followed by solutions)
Identify the point of view: "You should finish your homework before going outside."
What is 2nd person.
Identify the infinitive in the sentence: "She wants to learn how to play the piano."
to learn (infinitive is "to" + verb)
Identify the reason: "Research shows that students in schools with uniforms tend to have fewer behavioral issues."
Reason: Research shows that uniforms reduce behavioral issues.
Identify the rhetorical appeal: "Think about how hard it is for your family to struggle with the bills each month."
Identify the rhetorical appeal: "Think about how hard it is for your family to struggle with the bills each month."
Identify the text structure: "In 1776, the United States declared independence from Britain. In 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed."
Chronological (events presented in the order they occurred)
Identify the point of view: "They were both lost in the woods, but they didn’t realize they were heading in different directions."
What is third-person omniscient?
Identify the gerund in the sentence: "Swimming is my favorite activity."
Swimming (gerund is the -ing form of a verb used as a noun)
Identify the evidence: "A 2018 study found that students in uniform schools had 20% fewer behavioral incidents."
Evidence: A 2018 study found that students had 20% fewer behavioral incidents.
Why is ethos important in persuading an audience?
It builds trust by establishing the speaker’s credibility and authority.
Identify the text structure: "Some people argue that exercise is not essential. However, the benefits of exercise are clear."
Claim and counterclaim (presents a claim and counters it with a different view)
What is the significance of using third-person limited point of view instead of third-person omniscient?
A third-person limited point of view can create suspense because we only know one character's thoughts and feelings.
Identify the participle in the sentence: "The broken chair needs to be fixed."
broken (participle is a verb form used as an adjective)
What is the difference between a claim and a reason in an argument?
A claim is the main point or stance, while a reason supports that claim with logic or evidence.
Why is pathos used in persuasive writing?
It appeals to the emotions of the audience to influence their thoughts or actions.
What is the importance of recognizing text structure in a passage?
It helps the reader identify the author's purpose