Critical Thinking Skills and the Humanities
Which phrase provides context for the meaning of the word honed as it is used in this paragraph?
D - learning to think critically
What structure is used by the author in this passage – Problem/Solution or Description? “This provides important information about what emotional intelligence is and how it can be developed or increased.”
problem-solution
What is the theme of both texts? (this is not in your review packet)
Humanities
words in a text that help you understand meaning of a particular word
context clues
The plot circles around this person or object, and they are central to solving the conflict of the story.
Protagonist
Annotations or footnotes are sometimes added to a non-fiction text to provide sources or evidence of information. - how would adding footnotes impact the overall effectiveness of this passage?
A - They would make the passage less effective because footnotes would make it confusing to read
What structure is used by the author in this passage – Problem/Solution or Description? “This creates a reason for the reader to pay attention to what emotional intelligence is and why it matters.”
Description
Is this claim supported by evidence or not supported by evidence? “The abilities to think critically and to engage one’s imagination are vital tools to employ when reflecting upon and making decisions about the world around us” (Passage 1/Paragraph 1)
supported
putting things in order
sequence
the emotion or feeling that readers get from reading the words on a page
Mood
Reread this sentence: Studying the humanities (such as art, literature, history, and philosophy) enhances critical thinking skills, or the ability to analyze issues based on presenting facts or evidence. - The word humanities comes from the Latin word humanitas, which means “the human race”. Based on this root, what is the meaning of humanities as used in this sentence?
D. studies related to human culture
Part A – What claim does the author of “Emotional Intelligence and the Humanities” make?
B - studying the humanities increases emotional intelligence
Is this claim supported by evidence or not supported by evidence? “Without studying the humanities this development is impossible” (Passage 1/Paragraph 2
not supported
how the writer feels about something
author's point of view
the position of the narrator in relationship to the plot of a piece of literature. In other words, point of view is the perspective from which the story is told. (all 4 types)
First person
second person
third person limited
third person omniscient
Read this sentence from the passage – Throughout history, scholars such as Aristotle to Abraham Lincoln have explored the humanities as a way to understand and influence the world. (paragraph 3) - How does the author use a historical allusion in the passage? Pick 1 of two!
C - the author cites important thinkers who studied the humanities to make another point about why studying these subjects is valuable
Part A – How does this passage make an emotional appeal to the reader?
A- examples are used to provoke an emotional response
Is this claim supported by evidence or not supported by evidence? “We all want fewer wars and violent confrontations”
not supported
what happened
effect
an exaggerated statement that's not meant to be taken literally by the reader. It is often used for comedic effect and/or emphasis.
Hyperbole
Read this sentence from the passage – Throughout history, scholars such as Aristotle to Abraham Lincoln have explored the humanities as a way to understand and influence the world. (paragraph 3) - How does the author use a historical allusion in the passage? Pick 1 of two!
E - The author cites historical figures who had important ideas about humanity and society to support claims in the passage.
Part B – Which of these additional sources would provide fact-based support for the claim in part A
A - Being able to understand and empathize with others is a powerful life skill, whether you are arguing with a toddler who does not want to put their shoes on or navigating a high-stakes business negotiation.
is this claim supported by evidence or not supported by evidence? " Studying the humanities (such as literary texts, visual arts, and music) allows students to increase their emotional intelligence by examining the thoughts and feelings that artists have expressed in their work.
supported
putting everything you have read together and forming a conclusion
synthesis
When something happens that's the opposite of what was expected or intended to happen.
situational irony