Parts of Speech
Argument
9th Grade Vocabulary
Literary Elements/Writing Strategies
Random
100

What is the common nouin the sentence:

The frisky cat moped around us. 

cat

100

A general statement should be neutral or opinionated? 

neutral

100

a command. 

dictation

100

A comparison between two unlike things USING "like" or "as"

Simile

100

What is the adjective in the following sentence: Today, I am wearing a purple sweater. 

purple

200

What is the action verb in the following sentence: My mom and I shouted the lyrics at the packed concert last night. 

shouted

200

Some people may say Starbucks is better than Dunkin' Donuts because the coffee is richer. 

What part of GORRC is this?

An opposing claim

200

The feeling or energy a person or place gives off.

aura

200

The clouds cried gushing tears during our softball game.

What figure of speech is used here? 

personification

200

Someone who is killed or injured for their beliefs. 

martyr

300

What is the abstract noun in the following sentence:  Honesty is always best.

honesty

300

Students should be able to leave school for lunch so they can eat the food they desire.

This is an example of what part of GORRC?

A claim

300

a set of systems working together. 

apparatus

300

When an author writes with great detail, so much that readers can visualize what is being described. 

Imagery

300

Which rhetorical appeal persuades audiences by using an expert or credible speaker? 

ethos

400

What is the conjunction in the following sentence? We were supposed to have a game tonight but it was canceled due to the weather.

but

400

What does GORRC stand for?

General statement, opposing claim, refute, reasons, claim. 

400

To introduce, add, or fill.


infuse

400

Money is a strong weapon.

This is an example of what?

metaphor

400

What is the concrete noun in the following sentence:

My sister has a lot of pride. 

sister

500

What part of speech is refutation in this sentence?

The student's refutation of the opposing claim was weak.

noun

500

Which two parts of GORRC are included here? 

This is not the case because Dunkin' Donuts' prices are cheaper and they have more drink options on their menu. 

refutation and reasons to support the claim

500

To remain unchanged or unphased in the midst of hardship. 

stoic

500

95% of students own cell phones.  90% of teachers cite cell phones as a problem.

Which rhetorical appeal is used here?

Logos

500

An indirect reference to something such as: the Bible, sports, pop culture or other literature.

an allusion

600

What is the preposition in the following sentence?

The sound was clearly coming from within the building.

within

600

What does it mean to organize in a "cohesive and coherent manner?"

It should be logical and well-connected

600

A special kind of clothing; finery.


regalia

600

What type of devices are intended to persuade? 

rhetorical appeals

600
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of the word is called_____.

alliteration