An author's position about a topic that he/she tries to get readers to agree with.
a. Evaluation
b. Opinion
c. Argument
Argument
100
Deciding whether or not an author's argument presents clear thinking and sound ideas -- a. Pick b. Opinionate c. Evaluate
Evaluate
100
If you tell someone, "you have a heart of stone" what are you telling them?
They are mean/don't care
100
In the cartoon in which a girl asks her mom if she can have a dog, because it will make her more responsible, what is her ARGUMENT? -- a. A dog makes a good pet b. The dog will make her more responsible c. The girl should have a dog
The girl should have a dog
100
Finish this lyric: "Is it too late now to say ___"?
Sorry
200
Statements the authors presents as true to support his/her position -- a. Evidence b. Claim c. Reason
Claim
200
Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word, found both before and after the word.
Context clues
200
If you tell a person, "You are my sunshine!" What are you really telling them?
I really really like you a lot!
200
In the cartoon in which a girl asks her mom if she can have a dog, because it will make her more responsible, what is her CLAIM? -- a. A dog makes a good pet b. The dog will make her more responsible c. The girl should have a dog
The dog will make her more responsible
200
Finish this lyric: "What a feeling, when you're dancing on the ____"
Ceiling
300
Feelings associated with a word or phrase's literal meaning, either good or bad -- a. Connotations b. Opinions c. Thoughts
Connotations
300
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. For example, "I had fallen through a trapdoor of depression."
Metaphor
300
In the phrase, "this music is earsplitting!" what does earsplitting mean, and does it have positive or negative connotations?
Extremely loud, negative
300
Read this passage: "Year after year, most literature classes cover the same authors and genres. It's time that educators made a change. For teachers to keep current and engage students, we must allow students to read diverse texts from their own generation. As a first step, hip-hop should be included in the literature curriculum." What is the ARGUMENT made?
Hip hop should be included in the literature curriculum.
300
What's Mr. G's first name?
Nico
400
An outrageous expression that exaggerates a point to emphasize it -- a. Symbolism b. Hyperbole c. Personification
Hyperbole
400
Using an image to represent a phrase or idea. For example, using an apple to represent education -- a. Alliteration b. Symbolism c. Metaphor
Symbolism
400
When you say, "the world is my oyster!" What do you mean?
I can do anything I want!
400
Read this passage: "Year after year, most literature classes cover the same authors and genres. It's time that educators made a change. For teachers to keep current and engage students, we must allow students to read diverse texts from their own generation. As a first step, hip-hop should be included in the literature curriculum." What is the CLAIM made to support the argument?
Students can better relate to hip hop because it is from their own generation.
400
What's Mr. Davis' first name?
James
500
Support words that describe the subject by relating to its particular characteristics -- a. subject meaning b. technical meaning c. characteristic meaning
Technical meaning
500
A sound device that uses words that sound like their meaning, or mimic sounds. For example: hiss, crackle, beep, zoom, swish, meow, woof, wham, ping -- a. Alliteration b. Onomatopoeia c. Metaphor d. Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
500
What is meant by, "America is a melting pot?"
A mix of different types of people from all over the world
500
Read this passage: "A yearbook is a special collection of memories that will be treasured by students for decades. However, some school authorities insist on dictating what students can and cannot include in yearbooks. Teachers often remove articles and images they feel appropriate. Authorities should not ruin this treasure by censoring yearbooks and removing what they believe to be unsuitable." What is the ARGUMENT being made?
School authorities should not censor school yearbooks because it limits students' rights and creativity.