Vocab
Removing suspicion; inspiring confidence
Disarming
What town do all the boys live in in The Outsiders?
Tulsa, Oklahoma
What do we call the central problem of any story?
Conflict
When you don’t know the topic of a nonfiction passage ahead of time, what should you look for first?
The introduction and topic sentences to find the main idea
“Studies show that students who sleep at least 8 hours perform better on exams.”
Which rhetorical appeal is this?
Logos
Intensely enthusiastic
Zealous
Who wrote The Outsiders?
S. E. Hinton
What is the theme of the Scarlet Ibis
Answers Vary: Best answer, Seflish pride harms others
What test-taking strategy helps you find specific names, dates, or song titles quickly in a passage?
Scanning
“As a doctor with 25 years of experience, I strongly recommend this treatment.”
Which rhetorical appeal is this?
Ethos
To repeat (especially verbally)
Reiterate
Who is Mickey Mouse in The Outsiders?
Soda's horse that got sold
In the Scarlet Ibis, which story element is it that causes the highest tension, when the narrator runs ahead in the storm?
The climax
When answering a question that asks for textual evidence, what should you do first?
Identify the claim, then look for a sentence that directly supports it
What vocab word means absolutely necessary?
imperative
Something that adds to one's comfort or convenience
Amenity
Who is the man that rides in the ambulance with Ponyboy and calls them heroes?
Jerry Wood
Brother teaching Doodle to walk because he is embarrassed belongs to which element?
Inciting incident
Why is it dangerous to choose an answer just because it sounds true in real life?
It is often incorrect
An ad features a famous athlete endorsing a product.
Which appeal is this?
Testimonial
A feeling of uneasiness
Scruple
Which older greaser leads a rougher gang but helps in the rumble?
Tim Shepard
Name one of the minor characters in The Most Dangerous Game
Ivan, Whitney
“Everyone at our school is already using this app — don’t be left out.”
Which appeal is this?
Bandwagon
“I grew up in this community, just like you, and I understand your struggles.”
Which appeal is this?
Plain Folks