Editing
Author's Purpose
Inferences
Argument
Wild Card
100
What would be a better way to transition between the following two sentences?
This mall is a great convenience. On the other hand, it has all the stores I need.
For example
100
What is the author's purpose?
The reason or why something is written.
100
What is a conclusion you draw that is based upon the stated information, the implied information, and your knowledge of the subject?
An inference
100
A position taken by a person making an argument
the claim
100
When is "A Good Man is Hard to Find" set?
the 1930s
200
What is the most effective way to revise this sentence?
Though our reader's might think it's difficult, it only requires a bit of effort.
change reader's to readers
200
What are some reasons for an author's purpose?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Express an opinion
Make a judgement
Give details about an experience
200
These athletes train a great deal. They eat a very healthy diet. Some compete in short races and others compete in long races called marathons. What is the sport?
Running, Track, Cross Country
200
proof from a credible source; facts
evidence
200
What was the historical context around "The Warmth of Other Suns?"
It was set during the Jim Crow era.
300
How can the author improve the clarity of sentence 3?
(3) The pyramids of Egypt are an example of what became possible once there were lavish copper tools.
change lavish to plentiful
300
What does the creator of this ad want readers to do?
Enlist in the US Army
300
The girl saved all her money. It was exactly what she wanted. She imagined gliding down the road pedaling effortlessly. She finally had enough money to make her dream come true. What was her dream?
Buy a bicycle
300
a statement opposing claim, the other side
counter-argument
300
What was the purpose of the Negro Motorist Green Book?
To provide negro motorists with a guide to safe places they could travel in the Jim Crow Era
400
a word or phrase that connects ideas, details, or paragraphs
A transition
400
What is the author's purpose for writing this article?
Jessie woke up super excited, today was the day he was going to adopt a pet! His dad took him to the pet store and they stopped in front of the puppy kennel where he found the cutest puppy he had ever seen, a chocolate lab named Lily. His father signed the adoption papers and Jessie took his new pet home. Ever since that day, Jessie and Lily have been inseparable best friends.
To entertain with a fictional story
400
There are no other kids Junior's age on the block. What can you infer about how Junior might feel.
Junior may be lonely
400
reasons why counterargument is not as strong as the claim
rebuttal
400
What was the purpose of LBJ's speech at the "Signing of the Beautification Act?"
To take note of those who helped to pass the act and persuade others to act as well.
500
to make clear and easy to understand
to clarify
500
What is the author's purpose for writing this paragraph?
Avocados are the superior fruit, and here’s why. Avocados can go with any food, they make the perfect compliment to meat, vegetables, chips, and many other foods. They are also great by themselves with a little salt and lemon. There is no other fruit that is as versatile as the avocado. Therefore, it is the best fruit.
To convince or persuade you that Avocados are the best.
500
Susan woke up before her alarm clock rang. She dreaded the day. She remembered that she had fun with her friends all weekend when she should have been studying. Today she might ruin her summer.
What does she dread?
She didn't study for her final exams
500
What are all three types of rhetorical appeals
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
500
How did Huck feel about becoming "sivilized?"
He would rather go to hell.