a room full of sad puppies and solemn music playing while a low voice asks you to make a monthly contribution
What is pathos
100
Sammy, the plumber, came to fix the sink.
What is appositive
100
It is so hot I could fry an egg on my forehead.
What is a hyperbole
100
The article was long so I had to write a brief statement that captured the main points.
What is summarize
100
The article discussed the dangers of smoking and listed the major health problems associated with it. The author's purpose is
What is to inform
200
A lawyer from Harvard tells you that you may be entitled to compensation if you used this prescription drug
What is ethos
200
used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related
What is semicolon
200
The waves laughed as they tickled the beach.
What is personification?
200
She was unsure what the paragraph meant so she had to read the entire article to understand what it was all about.
What is context
200
A book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes
What is entertain
300
"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."
What is logos
300
used when a sentence has a sudden break in thought
What is dash
300
She was as lovely as a newly bloomed flower.
What is simile?
300
He used a quote to explain what the conflict in the story was. What two research terms does this demonstrate
What is cite and evidence
300
A cook book containing recipes for making cakes, cookies, and other desserts
What is inform
400
"If my age doesn’t convince you that my opinion matters, at least consider that I am your grandfather and I love you dearly." He says with a sweet smile as he hugs his grandson. This use which two appeals
What is ethos, pathos
400
Eagerly awaiting her birthday, Mary's presents were all picked up and admired by Mary many times throughout the course of the day.
What is misplaced modifier
400
The leaves were sailboats on a quiet sea.
What is metaphor?
400
In the true story of the boxer, he tried to warn people about the dangers of using drugs and convince them not to use drugs.
The author's purpose is
What is persuade
400
The story of a young woman who, after the death of her grandfather, quit her job in
the business world and returned home to help her aging grandmother
What is entertain
500
A doctor talks about the benefits of joining the gym. He talks about the how it only makes sense if you want to lose weight and reduce the risks of certain disease. This uses what appeals
What is ethos, logos
500
Tired from a long day of travel, the bags were thrown in the corner.
What is dangling modifier
500
Though I was on the sheer face of a mountain, the feeling of swinging through the air was euphoric, almost like flying without wings.
What is imagery?
500
The young girl talked about her most embarrassing moment as a child and the reader couldn't help but laugh.
The author's purpose is
What is entertain
500
A politician's speech about how health insurance should be provided to all families