Poetry
What is a stanza?
A group of lines in poetry
What are the reasons an author writes a text? (Psssst, think PIEE)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain, or Express Feelings
What is a supporting argument?
A reason to support your main argument.
What started the argument between Darry and Ponyboy that caused Pony to run away?
Pony came home late
How does alliteration affect a poem?
It creates rhythm
What does it mean to be credible?
To be trustworthy or qualified to speak on a particular subject.
What is a counterargument?
An argument that disagrees with your position.
What was the name of Sodapop's girlfriend?
What is the connotation of the words "slender" versus "scrawny"?
Slender: Positive
Scrawn: Negative
What is "context" when analyzing an author's purpose?
What was going on in the world when the text was written
Why would you address a counterargument in your essay?
To defend against it and prove your argument is stronger than the counterargument.
What did Cherry do when Dally offered her a Coke?
She threw it in his face.
What is the name of the poem we started reading this week?
Icarus's Flight
Name ONE speech we analyzed
The Challenger Speech by Ronald Reagan
I Have a Dream by MLK
Farewell to Baseball by Lou Gehrig
Bush's Address to the Nation after 9/11
How do you cite evidence?
Transition phrase, "evidence" (Author's name OR article title).
What are the names of Cherry and Marcia's boyfriends?
Bob and Randy
What is the difference between rhythm and meter?
Rhythm exists in one line of poetry
Meter is a pattern of rhythm
What does it mean for an author to make an emotional appeal?
An author uses emotions and feelings to convince the reader of their message
What were the three things you needed in your introduction paragraph?
1. Hook
2. Problem Statement
3. Main argument
While hiding in the church, what book did Ponyboy read?
Gone with the Wind