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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 hook?

100

The three types of appeals one may use to try to persuade their audience.

What is ethos, pathos, and logos?

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 I came to your house and left pencils and water bottles all over your floor?" they are using what device?

What is rhetorical question?

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

Another word for a persuasive essay.

What is an argumentative essay?

300

When responding to an 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 seafarers for years, this woman's eyes would guide him to happiness.

What is a simile?

400

The main purpose of this writing assignment is to share a story.

What is a narrative essay?

400

The recommended number of examples to include in your persuasive essay

What is 2-3?

400

If a son tells his father, "Buying me a new car will save you several hours a 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

What's the best thing you can do when you encounter a word you don't know?

What is look it up in the dictionary?

500
When Jon's girlfriend broke up with him, he fell into a pit of despair.
What is a metaphor?
500

The two types of essays that students are required to write in the English I and English II STAAR EOC exam.

What is persuasive and expository?

500
Words or phrases that can be used to signal a shift to a new idea or part of your essay.
What is transition words/phrases?
500

When Karina was selling chocolate bars, she used the following appeal: "Imagine how delicious this will taste. It will bring you joy, happiness, and satisfaction." She was using a persuasive appeal known as...

What is emotional appeal/pathos?

500

Will my teacher be there to read me the stories during the STAAR test?

What is absolutely not?