Context Clues
There was a long hiatus in the television broadcast. This pause was caused by technical problems.
Using the context clues, what is the meaning of the word hiatus?
A. noise B. break C. show D. announcement
What is B, break
Determine whether the following phrase uses ethos, pathos, or logos to persuade.
As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of action will yeild the best results.
What is Ethos
What are the three reason an author has for writing?
What is persuade, inform, and entertain
Identify the figurative languge in the following sentence.
The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor.
What is metaphor
Dogs that have been abused or neglected are often wary around strangers.
Use the context clues to determine the meaning of the word wary.
A. trusting B. cautious C. friendly D. sleepy
What is B, cautious
Determine whether the following sentence uses ethos, pathos, or logos to persuade.
Our security systems will surely protect the well - being of your family.
What is Pathos
Florida is a state in the southern United States. The capital is Tallahassee and the state bird is the Mockingbird. Florida is mostly surrounded by water, and has many beaches.
What is the author's purpose?
What is inform
Identify the figurative language used in the following sentence.
The old clock is down in the parlor like a sleepless mourner grieves.
What is simile
The science fair needed impartial judges: they had to have no biases towards any contestants so it would be fair.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word impartial.
A. expert B. wealthy C. open-minded D. negative
What is C, open-minded
Determine if the following sentence uses ethos, pathos, or logos to persuade.
Better men than us have fought and died to preserve this great nation.
What is Pathos
John went to Islands of Adventure on Saturday and rode all types of roller coasters. There were spinning and up side down roller coasters! He had a great time!
What is the author's purpose?
What is entertain
Some insects are harmful, but others are beneficial.
The word beneficial comes from the Latin word beneficium, favor or benefit. Based on this, what is the meaning of beneficial as used in the sentence?
What is helpful
Ugh! I should have trusted my insticts, I am always prone to accidents.
Use the context clues to determine the meaning of the word prone.
A. a natural tendency B. on purpose C. not willing
What is A, a natural tendency
Determine if the following sentence uses ethos, pathos, or logos to persuade.
The data is perfectly clear, this investment has consistently turned a profit each year.
What is logos
Dear Mrs. Smith, we would greatly appreciate it if middle school students could receive 30 minutes of recess twice a week. We work so hard and would love to have time outside of lunch to relax and socialize with our friends. Thank you, Ms. Allen's 6th Graders
What is the author's purpose?
What is persuade
The emotions associated with a word...What is this called?
What is connotation
My parents tell me because of all of my accidents, I am the most hapless child alive.
Use the context clues to determine the meaning of the word hapless.
A. gifted B. fair C. unlucky
What is C, unlucky
Determine if the following sentence uses ethos, pathos, or logos to persuade.
The algorithims have been run a thousand different ways and the math continues to check out.
What is logos
It is very important to follow the rules. They are put in place for very important reasons, like helping students to get along and keeping the school running smoothly. It is important to follow the rules at all times.
What is the author's purpose?
What is persuade
When you take two true statments and form a conclusion....What is this called?
What is deductive reasoning