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Theme & Genre
Reflective Writing
Argument & Appeals
Vocabulary & Word Parts
Grammar & Conventions
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What is a theme?

A message or lesson about life

100

What is reflective writing?

Writing that shares thoughts, feelings, and insights

100

What is a claim?

The main argument

100

What does the root -path- mean?

Feeling

100

What is a compound word?

Two words joined together

200

What is the difference between a theme and a topic?

Topic = subject; Theme = message about the subject

200

What is the main purpose of reflective writing?

To reflect on an experience and what it means

200

What is repetition used for in arguments?

To emphasize an idea

200

What does the prefix sub- mean?

Under

200

What is a linking verb?

Connects subject to description (is, was, seems)

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What makes a statement a theme instead of just an idea?

It expresses a universal message about life

300

What is one key feature of reflective writing style?

Thoughtful tone / personal insight

300

What type of appeal uses logic?

(logos or pathos)

Logos

300

What does the suffix -ation mean?

Process or condition

300

What is a compound sentence?

Two independent clauses joined together using either " comma , (fanboys)" or "a semicolon ;"

400

What is science fiction?

Fiction based on imagined science/technology

400

What kind of language is often used in reflective writing?

Informal but thoughtful

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What type of appeal uses emotions? 

(logos or pathos)

Pathos

400

What does confidential most nearly mean?

Private / secret

400

What is a dependent clause and which types of sentences have a dependent clause?

A group of words that cannot stand alone; complex sentences and compound-complex sentences.

500

Why do authors include realistic details in science fiction?

To make the story believable

500

What makes a reflection strong?

Clear insight + connection to experience

500
Which reason is logical and which is emotional? Claim: People should adopt pets from shelters instead of buying them from breeders. 


  • Reason 1: Adopting from a shelter helps reduce pet overpopulation and saves a life. According to data, many pets in shelters are euthanized due to lack of space, and adopting frees up resources for other animals in need.


  • Reason 2: Adopting a pet provides a rewarding sense of saving a vulnerable creature, creating an immediate, deep emotional bond with an animal that is grateful for a second chance at a loving home.


Reason 1 - logical or uses logos

Reason 2 -emotional or uses pathos

500

What does momentary most nearly mean?

Lasting a short time

500

What is a superlative adjective?

Shows highest degree (best,  greatest, tallest, most, )