Figurative language
Unit Vocab
Argument Writing
Language skills
MyStErY??
100
What is a simile?
comparison between two unlike things using like or as.
100
Define Ecology
A branch of biology that studies the interactions between organisms.
100
What is the purpose of argumentative writing?
To convince the reader to believe a certain claim or idea.
100
What is a noun? give an example
A person, place or thing
100
What is the name of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's baby?
North West
200
Give an example of a metaphor.
The road is a ribbon, winding through the desert.
200
Define Perseverance
Steady persistence when faced with a difficult or challenging task
200
What is a counterargument?
The part of an argumentative paper that considers other possible opinions, besides the main claim.
200
The following words are all... pretty cold magical yellow
adjective
200
What is the rapper 2 chainz's real name?
Tauheed Epps
300
VRROOOMMMMMM!!
onomatopoeia
300
What part of speech is the word pesticide? (noun, verb, adjective, adverb...)
noun
300
What are the two parts of a counter-argument?
step one: The turn against. Acknowledge other opinions. step two: Return to and defend your original claim. Prove why you are right!
300
What is a pronoun?
A word that is used in place of a noun. John loves to play baseball because he loves competitive sports.
300
What boy band was Justin Timberlake originally from?
N'sync
400
What is imagery?
very descriptive language that gives you an image in your mind.
400
Define Boisterous
Noisy, energetic, cheerful or rowdy.
400
Out of ethos, pathos and logos, which appeal MUST you use when writing an argumentative paper?
Logos. You must use logic when writing argumentatively.
400
Explain the difference between to, too, and two
to- I am going to the store. too- I want to go too! (also) two- one, two, three, four... (2)
400
Who is the author of A Long Walk to Water?
Linda Sue Park
500
Give an example of personification.
The sunrise kissed me good morning.
500
Use the word negligence in a sentence.
The negligence of the oil workers resulted in a devastating spill.
500
Explain ethos, pathos, and logos.
ethos- an appeal to ethics pathos- an appeal to emotion logos- an appeal to logic
500
Explain the difference between there, their, and they're
there- location... The store is over there. their- possessive... That is their book. they're- means they are..... They're going to the library after school.
500
Who is the lead singer of the band Maroon 5? He is also a judge on The Voice.
Adam Levine