Vocabulary
This word means “position in comparison to others.”
status
The word bitter means:
resentful, not sweet.
A sentence with one independent clause.
simple sentence
A clause that can stand alone.
independent clause
“El Capitan rises 3,000 feet into the air.”
fact
What does the following idiom mean: “Hit the sack”
go to bed
State the thesis (claim) of “The Psychology of Being a Sports Fan.”
The author’s claim is that people become emotionally connected to sports teams because it shapes identity and creates belonging.
What is dialogue?
The words spoken by characters.
Why is identifying the main claim important before reading closely?
It helps you understand what the author is trying to prove.
A natural trait that belongs to someone is described as this.
intrinsic
The word humiliate means:
to embarrass.
A sentence with two independent clauses joined by FANBOYS.
compound sentence
A clause that cannot stand alone.
dependent clause
“It is one of the most revered climbing faces in the world.”
Opinion
What does the following idiom mean: “Keep your eyes peeled”
watch carefully
What is one reason the author gives to support the claim?
Fans feel a sense of belonging
Teams become part of identity
Winning and losing affect emotions
Community connection
What are stage directions?
Instructions about actions, movement, sound, or tone.
What should you ask yourself when reading a new argument?
What is the claim?
What are the reasons?
Is the evidence strong?
This word means “excessive enthusiasm.”
mania
If something perishes, it _____.
stops existing
A sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause.
complex sentence
Name three coordinating conjunctions.
and, but, so, or, nor, yet, for (any three)
The thesis of an argument is also called the _____.
claim
What does the following idiom mean: “Make my skin crawl”
feel disgust
What makes this argument strong?
Uses research
Explains psychology
Gives clear examples
Connects ideas logically
Why are stage directions important in a play?
They help explain what is happening and how characters feel.
If a play includes sound effects like thunder or footsteps, what should you analyze?
How they affect mood, tension, or setting.
If something spreads from one person to another, it is _____.
contagious
The word expanse means _____.
a large area
What type of sentence is the following: “Because she loves photography, Aki enrolled in the class.”
complex sentence
Identify the coordinating conjunction:
“Bengt reaches out a hand, but Herman is taken under.”
but
A reason supports a _____.
claim
What does the following idiom mean: “On cloud nine”
extremely happy
What could make this argument stronger?
More statistics
More expert quotes
Counterargument included
More specific examples
What can you learn from a character list before reading a play?
Relationships, possible conflict, setting clues.
Why is tone important in drama?
Tone shows emotion and meaning.
This word describes the feeling that something cannot be real.
disbelief
Disconnected means _____.
separated
What type of sentence is the following: “Though several climbers already solo climbed El Capitan, they used ropes and gear, and most took several days.”
compound-complex sentence
Identify the dependent clause:
“If you follow elite mountain climbing, Honnold’s status is beyond question.”
If you follow elite mountain climbing
Quotations in an argument make it stronger because they provide _____.
evidence / expert support / credibility
What does the following idiom mean: “A piece of cake”
easy
Explain how identity connects to BOTH “Out With It” and “The Psychology of Being a Sports Fan.”
Katherine’s stutter shapes her identity.
Sports fans connect identity to teams.
Identity is influenced by experiences and belonging.
Why does dividing a drama into scenes help the audience?
It organizes events and shows changes in time or setting.
Explain why understanding sentence types helps on a reading test.
It helps identify relationships between ideas and understand complex meaning.