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Figurative Language
STAAR Writing
STAAR Writing
Persuasive Appeals
Reading Support
100
Her black hair was liquid silk
What is a metaphor?
100
The big idea or main point of an essay. In persuasive writing, it shares the author's opinion on a given topic.
What is a thesis statement?
100
Usually in the introduction, this makes up the first sentence(s) of a written piece and helps catch the reader's attention. Can consist of dialogue, a thought-provoking question or quote, a startling fact, an anecdote, etc.
What is a lead or hook?
100
The three types of appeals one may use to try to persuade their audience.
What is ethos, pathos, and logos or ethical, emotional, and logical?
100
When we state that a character is going through a struggle involving man/nature/self/society, we are referring to this crucial part of a story.
What is the conflict?
200
The yellow flames danced among the logs.
What is personification?
200
An essay in which the author attempts to convince the audience to believe in his/her opinion.
What is a persuasive essay?
200
Although it is important to restate the thesis in this part of the essay, it is recommended that you reword/state it in a slightly different way.
What is the conclusion?
200

If the author states: "How would you like it if a group of teenage boys started whistling at your mom/sister?" they are using this type of appeal.

What is pathos/emotional appeal?

200

When we talk about the lesson or big idea that is being expressed in a story, we are referring to its ______.

What is theme?

300
She came into the house like a whirl of sunshine.
What is simile?
300
This type of writing aims to inform the reader/explain a given topic.
What is expository writing?
300
When responding to the literary essay prompt, it is recommended that you write with this type of point of view.
What is third person point of view?
300
If the author tries to justify their opinions by demonstrating that they are experienced in the topic or their information is coming from a professional source, they are attempting to persuade you using this type of appeal.
What is ethical/ethos?
300
A wonderful book that can and SHOULD be utilized for both the reading and writing part of the STAAR EOC exams.
What is a dictionary/thesaurus?
400
Gombei was certain that as the stars had guided sea men for years, this woman's eyes would guide him to happiness.
What is a simile?
400

When presented with an argument or debate topic, the FIRST thing you must do before writing your essay is to..

What is pick a side?

400

Words or phrases that can be used to signal a shift to a new idea or part of your essay.

What is transitional words/phrases?

400
If a son tells his father, "Buying me a new car will save you several hours of week since you won't have to worry about driving me to school, practice, or my friends' houses." he is using this type of appeal.
What is logical appeal/logos?
400
When we read a text, the author's purpose may be to...(3 things)
What is to persuade, to inform, or to entertain?
500
When Jon's girlfriend broke up with him, he fell into a pit of despair.
What is a metaphor?
500

This is how you make your opinion/argument stronger in an essay.

What is supporting evidence and examples?

500

What two types of examples should you use to support your position in a persuasive essay.

What are personal and statistical/real world?

500
When Karina was selling poinsettias, she used the following appeals: "You can buy it for your mom; I'm sure she would like some flowers...OR you could buy it for yourself and put it at your desk. Don't you think it would look nice as a Christmas decoration?" She was using a persuasive appeal known as...
What is emotional appeal/pathos?
500

The literary term that is used to identify the author's attitude.

What is tone?