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

What is ethos, pathos, kairos 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 a group of teenage boys started whistling at and drooling over your mom/sister's body?" 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

Name 3 things that you have to have in your STAAR essays?

Two body paragraphs Specific examples Thesis Conclusion

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

The main purpose of this writing assignment is to inform the audience about a certain topic. 

What is an informational text/essay?

400

This punctuation mark must be included in your essay, when using evidence from the text.

What is quotation marks?

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

Explain why it is a bad idea to argue both sides in a STAAR essay?

There is not enough space or time to argue both sides effectively.

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 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 acronym we use for open ended response questions is RACE, and the letters represent...

What is R - restate the question, A - answer the question, C - cite text evidence, E - explain how the quote supports the answer?