Prepositions
Persuasive techniques
Central Idea
Argument
Author's purpose
100

One word that is a preposition.

(varied. Teacher will verify)

100

An appeal to our emotions

What is pathos?

100

The central idea is the __________ ___________ idea in a text.

What is "most important"?

100

An opposing viewpoint.

What is the counterclaim or counterargument?

100

Three purposes for which an author writes.

What are persuade, entertain, and inform?

200

The preposition in this sentence:

The white house on the corner.

What is "on"?

200

An appeal to our logic or reason.

What is logos?

200

___________ _________ provide information to clarify, prove, or explain the main idea.

What are supporting details?

200

A response to the counterargument or counterclaim.

What is a rebuttal?

200

This author's purpose:

A newspaper article about a recent earthquake.

What is "to inform"?

300

The preposition in this sentence:

During the fire, I was nervous.

What is "during"?

300

An appeal to character and credibility.

What is ethos?

300

When events are arranged in the order they happened.

What is chronological order?

300

Something we make to persuade others of our opinion or position on an issue.

What is an argument?

300

This author's purpose:

A book about a magical school for wizards and witches.

What is "to entertain"?

400

The prepositional phrases in this sentence:

For a thousand years, no one heard from her.

What is "for a thousand years" and "from her"?
400

The type of persuasive technique used if an advertisement states, 

"Colgate is the toothpaste brand most used by dental professionals"

What is ethos?

400

Inferences use these two things.

What are "what I know" and "what I see"?

400

The claim in this passage:

Video games are a form of art deserving recognition. They offer intricate storytelling, immersive worlds, and stunning visuals and soundtracks that engage players on a sensory level comparable to traditional art forms. Despite skepticism, video games have had a profound impact on culture, inspiring countless works of fan art, music, literature, and academic study. It's time to embrace video games as legitimate artistic masterpieces that evoke deep emotions, provoke reflection, and contribute significantly to our cultural landscape.

What is "Video games are a form of art deserving recognition"?

400

The author's purpose:

Have you seen the dancing show on tv? It is very entertaining. You should watch it because you will see new dance moves. You will like the music, too. Sometimes I like to get up and dance while the show is on. The show is really good and you will enjoy it!

What is "to persuade"?

500

The function of the prepositional phrase in this sentence (adjectival or adverbial):

The dog jumped up with excitement.

What is "adverbial"?

up with excitement is describing how he jumped

500

The persuasive technique using facts, statistics, and studies.

What is logos?

500

The four clues used to find the central idea.

What is:

The title

The first and last sentence

Clue words/ words used repeatidly

Asking, "What is this mainly about?"

500

The rebuttal of this passage:

Outdoor education offers invaluable learning experiences that enhance students' academic, social, and personal development. Through hands-on activities in natural environments, students gain a deeper understanding of ecological concepts and develop a sense of environmental stewardship.

While some may argue that outdoor education is not as academically rigorous as traditional classroom learning, research shows that it improves academic performance and promotes holistic development. By connecting classroom concepts to real-world experiences in nature, students develop a deeper appreciation for learning and are more engaged in their studies.


What is "research shows that it improves academic performance and promotes holistic development"?

500

The author's purpose:

Birthdays are celebrated around the world. In the United States, people celebrate with cake and candles. Many other places celebrate with singing songs. In Mexico, a birthday is celebrated with a piñata filled with candy. A person uses a broomstick to hit the piñata. Each of these birthday traditions is a fun celebration!

What is "to inform"?