Grammar
Rhetorical Appeals
Randos
Author's Purpose
Vocabulary
100
What type of sentence is the following:
My favorite subjects are English, Science, and History.
Simple Sentence
100
What are the three Rhetorical Appeals?
-Pathos
-Ethos
-Logos
100
Fill in the blank with the correct tense of the verb in parenthesis:
Your friends ________for you for over an hour. (wait)
Waited
100
This term is used to describe the feelings associated with a word.
Connotation
100
Term used to describe a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
Anecdote
200
What types of clauses make up a compound sentence?
Independent Clauses
200
What rhetorical appeal is this ad an example of?
Pathos
200
An extreme exaggeration of something that is not meant to be taken literally.
Hyperbole
200
The author's purpose for Of Mice and Men is to _______________.
Entertain
200
Define the italicized word:
Because Sarah is well mannered and knows how to behave in social situations, she is the total opposite of her uncouth twin Lacey.
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
300
What punctuation is used to link two closely related independent clauses together?
Semicolon
300
What rhetorical appeal is this ad an example of?
Logos
300
What four types of point of views can a text be written in?
-First Person
-Second Person
-Third Limited
-Third Omniscient
300
What is a possible theme for Of Mice and Men?
Answers Vary
300
Term used to describe microscopic damage to an object.
Microwear
400
What type of sentence is the following:
Because it was raining, the football match was cancelled.
Complex Sentence
400
What rhetorical appeal is this ad an example of?
Ethos
400
What information can you discern from this graph?
The more time a student spent studying for their midterm, the better grade they got on the test.
400
DAILY DOUBLE
What is the central idea for the article Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?
Answers Vary
400
Why do authors use dialogue in their stories?
It advances the plot of the story and it develops the characters personalities.
500
Place a semicolon where it belongs:
Some people write with a word processor, tablet, or a even a phone but others, for different reasons, choose to write with a pen or pencil.
Some people write with a word processor, tablet, or a even a phone; but others, for different reasons, choose to write with a pen or pencil.
500
Using two out of three of the rhetorical appeals, create a fake verbal add for toothpaste.
Answers Vary
500
Definitions of the word crane:
1. A large, tall machine used for moving heavy objects by suspending them from a projecting arm or beam.
2. A tall bird with long, thin legs and a long neck.
3. To stretch in order to look at something.
What definition of crane applies to the following sentence:
We were all craning to get a glimpse of the movie star.
3. To stretch in order to look at something.
500
What is the tone of this poem? 
Annoyed
500
List the vocabulary word that has these multiple meanings:
1. Noun: A soldier who fights from horseback
2. Adjective: Casual or informal
3. Verb: To act in a conceited, snobbish manner
Cavalier