🟦 THEMES ACROSS TIME
Two stories from different time periods both show characters seeking revenge. Give an example.
What is a shared theme?
Two articles disagree about the effects of social media. Give an example.
What are conflicting viewpoints?
This page lists all sources used in a paper.
What is a Works Cited page?
A repeated object that represents a larger idea. Give an example.
What is symbolism?
A tone that sounds confident and formal. Give an example.
What is authoritative tone?
A text from the 1800s and a modern text both show love overcoming obstacles. Give an example.
What is a universal theme?
One text says school uniforms are helpful; another says they are harmful.
What is opposing perspectives?
MLA citation includes the author’s last name and this.
What is the page number?
A story told from more than one character’s point of view
What is multiple perspectives?
This type of language should be avoided in formal writing: “kinda,” “stuff,” “things.”
What is informal language?
A story set during war focuses on survival and sacrifice. What influences this theme? Give an example.
What is historical context?
A reader decides which source is more believable.
What is evaluating credibility?
Using someone else’s words without credit is called this.
What is plagiarism?
A common character type like hero or villain.
What is an archetype?
Strong writing uses this to support claims.
What is evidence?
Two texts show different ideas about justice—one harsh, one forgiving. Give an example.
What is different perspectives on a theme?
A source shows bias by only presenting one side of an issue. Give an eample.
What is bias?
A quote must always include this after it. How is it done?
What is a citation?
A story that jumps back in time. Give an example.
What is a flashback?
“This shows…” is stronger than “I think this shows…” because it removes this.
What is uncertainty?
A theme changes from “fate controls life” to “people control their choices” over time. Give an example
What is a shift in theme across time periods?
A reader combines ideas from two opposing texts into one claim. Give an example.
What is synthesis?
A writer explains a quote after using it.
What is analysis?
The order in which events are told in a story.
What is structure?
A clear and confident claim supported by facts builds this.
What is credibility?