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"A Genuine Mexican Plug"
"In the Jungle"
"The Autobiography of Malcolm X"
"The Death of Socrates"
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What is an autobiography?
Story of a person’s life written by that person
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What is a plug?
A term for a worn-out, inferior horse
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What is the tone?
Lively, happy, calm, peaceful
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How does Malcolm X learn to read difficult texts?
He copies down the entire dictionary.
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Who wrote "The Death of Socrates"
Plato
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What is the type of nonfiction writing that attempts to influence other people's beliefs?
Persuasion
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What is the tone of the essay?
Humorous
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What literary device does Dillard use frequently throughout the piece?
Sensory imagery
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Describe Malcolm X's upbringing.
Difficult - his father was murdered; mother had a nervous breakdown; he and siblings sent to foster homes
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Why was Socrates sentenced to death?
For his untraditional teachings; they feared he was corrupting the youth of Athens
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What is the nonfiction term for the following definition?: Relaxed or conversational in tone; first person POV can be used
Informal writing
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What is the text structure of the essay?
Sequence of events
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What is the theme?
One can find peace and meaning in nature
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What is the theme of "The Autobiography of Malcolm X"?
Anyone can overcome difficult upbringings through hard work and dedication.
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What is the setting of "The Death of Socrates"?
A prison cell in Athens, Greece
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What is the type of nonfiction writing that relates a series of events?
Narration
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What is the theme of "A Genuine Mexican Plug"?
That rookie mistakes can lead to bad outcomes, but people can learn from these mistakes.
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What is the author's purpose?
To reflect on her memorable experiences in the jungle
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What is the author's purpose?
To recall a difficult time when hard work paid off
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What is the theme of "The Death of Socrates"?
Death should not be feared.
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What is the nonfiction term for specialized vocabulary?
Jargon
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What is a tenderfoot?
A newcomer
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What does the word emergent mean?
Coming into view
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The following statement is an example of what device?: “In fact, up to then, I never had been so truly free in my life.”
Paradox
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What concepts did Socrates emphasize in his teachings? (Name at least one)
Moderation, self control, and independent thinking