Irrelevant/relevant
Arg. Words
Random
Contr. Words
Mood and Tone
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Is this piece of evidence relevant or irrelevant for a piece about why Panera bread is the healthiest fast food option?:

Panera bread doesn't have any fries, burgers, or chicken nuggets like most other fast food places.

Relevant; it makes sense with the claim

100

Definition of irrelevant. 

What is not connected (related) to what is being done or considered?

100

The point in the plot where the conflict is most intense.

What is the climax?

100

Definition of dominance.

What is power and influence over others?

100

How the story makes the reader feel.

What is mood?

200
Is this piece of evidence relevant to a writing piece about why your parents should buy you a phone?:


Exercise can make a drastic difference in your mental health.

No!! It's completely irrelevant! Exercise being good for your mental health has nothing to do with why your parents should buy you a phone.

200

Definition of justify.

What is to show or prove to be right or reasonable?

200

Characters in a story who aren't important to the plot.

What is side characters?

200

Definition of defiant.

What is being resistant or disobedient?

200

How the author words the story based on their own opinions/thoughts on the subject.

What is tone?

300

Is ice cream relevant or irrelevant to a writing piece about desserts? How about a writing piece about summer?

It is relevant to both of them since it is a dessert that is usually enjoyed in summer.

300

Definition of relevant.

What is connected (related) to what is being done or considered; appropriate?

300

The series of events in a story.

What is plot?

300
Definition of consequence.

What is the result or effect of an action (can be good or bad)?

300

Amused is a _______ word.

What is mood?

400

If a piece of evidence is irrelevant, what does that mean?

It doesn't support your claim

400

Definition of reasoning.

What is the action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way?

400

The underlying message in a story.

What is theme?

400

Definition of regulate.

What is control or supervise something by means of rules and regulations?

400

Mood definition.

What is how the story makes the reader feel?
500

Why is it important for all the pieces of evidence in your argumentative/persuasive/opinion writing to be relevant?

So that readers actually take your opinion seriously and understand what you are talking about. Readers will be more inclined to agree with you if your evidence is relevant and persuasive.

500

Definition of an argument.

What is a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong?

500

Why is evidence important?

You need it to support your claim.

500

Definition of censor.

What is the act of examining material and preventing others from seeing, hearing, or reading the material deemed unacceptable?

500

Frustrated is an example of a ________ word.

What is mood OR tone word?