Test taking tools
Find the key words in the question
Which one is it: Ethos, Logos, Pathos?
FSA Vocabulary Terms
From the passage
100

What tool can you use to highlight a section of the text

Highlighter tool

100

In Passage 1, which sentence supports the argument that Burn was anxious about casting the deciding vote?

Passage 1,

 supports the argument "Burn anxious about vote"

100

You should listen to me about brushing your teeth - I'm a dentist with 20 years of experience!

Ethos:

shows the speaker is trustworthy because they're an expert

100

Another work for a part of a book?

Excerpt

100

Roosevelt begins paragraphs 8-11 with little variation of the words “Last night, Japanese forces…” Why is this structure effective in helping Roosevelt make his argument?” (R.2.1)

A. It emphasizes the boldness of Japan’s multiple attacks against the U.S. and its allies.

B. It allows the reader to determine which of Japan’s offenses was most destructive.

C. It contrasts Japan’s behavior with that of the United States.

D. It presents a clear plan of response to the Japanese attacks.

A. It emphasizes the boldness of Japan’s multiple attacks against the U.S. and its allies.

200

What tool let you flag a question to help you remember to go back to it?

Mark for review

200

Which feature, if added to the Passage 1, would be helpful in explaining the mother's reason for writing the letter?

feature

passage 1

helpful to explain mother's reason for writing letter

200

Drinking water is important because your body is made of 60% water. If you don't drink enough you can get headaches and feel tired.

Logos

it uses facts and numbers to explain why water is important.

200

What is the big idea or message in a story.

Theme

200

Read this sentence from Paragraph 13. 

“Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area.” 

Select two statements that support that this was a surprise offensive.

A. “…the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago” (Paragraph 5)

B. “…it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack”         (Paragraph 4).

C. “The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan…” (Paragraph 3).

D. “The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage…” (Paragraph 6).

C. “The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the      solicitation of Japan…” (Paragraph 3).

300

What tool helps you read the text line by line?

Line reader

300

Select the detail from Passage 2 where the author appeals to the emotions of the audience.

P-2

detail appeals to audience emotions

300

Imagine a child going to bed hungry every nights, her small frame shivering under a thin, blanket, her stomach aching with emptiness. Your donation could give her a warm meal and a chance to smile again.

Pathos

appeals to the reader's compassion

300

What is the problem in a story?

Conflict

300

What is Roosevelt’s overall purpose in his speech? 

A) To inform Japan that the U.S. will take any means necessary to enact revenge.

B) To notify the American people of the losses suffered in the Japanese attacks.

C) To warn of impending danger in the form of more attacks from Japan and its allies.

D) To reassure the American people that actions are being taken to protect the country.

D) To reassure the American people that actions are being taken to protect the country.

400

What tool helps you eliminate answers that you know are not the correct answer?

Strikethrough

400

How does Passage 2 approach women's right to vote differently that Passage 1?

P-2 approach woman's right DIFFERENTLY than P-2

400

We should have longer recess because studies show that kids who get more physical activity during the day do better in school and have better focus in class.

Logos

400

How do you figure something out using clues form the text?

Infer

400

Part B: Which paragraph from the speech most directly supports the answer to Part A? (EE.1.1)

A) Paragraph 3

B) Paragraph 6

C) Paragraph 16

D) Paragraph 17

Paragraph 16

500

What do type of chart do you use for planning AND what are the two sections titled?

T-Chart

Question Key Words

Answers/Numbers

500

This question has two parts. First, answer Part 1. Then, answer Part B.


Part A: In paragraph 10 of Passage 1, what rhetorical appeal is used to influence Harry T. Burn's decision to support women's voting rights?

Part B: Choose the sentence from paragraph 10 that supports the answer in Part A.

Part A: P-10, which rhetorical appeal influence Harry's decision suppot women's rights to vote

Part B: P- 10, sentence support part A

500

You should listen to Coach Jackson about staying healthy - he's been a P.E. teacher for 15 years and knows a lot about fitness.

Ethos

500

What are the details in the text that back up your answer?

Evidence

500

Read this sentence from Paragraph 5

During the "intervening" time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

Which of the following best defines the word "intervening" in the given sentence?

A)  Brief and insignificant

B)  Happening after the event

C) Occurring in the middle of a period of time 

D) Continuing without interruption

Occurring in the middle of a period of time