Argument
type of essay that is persuasive writing in which the writer uses logic and reason to influence the reader's ideas and/or actions
What is argumentative?
method used to structure clear & effective arguments
What is logic (Claim, Evidence, Reason)?
Denotation and Connotation
What is the dictionary definition of the word and what is the feeling that society attached to the word?
Writing about real people, places, and events
What is nonfiction?
Type of figurative language using the five senses to describe something to the reader.
What is imagery?
Frequency of the same word and/or phrases in the text.
What is repetition?
Sequence of events in a story
What is plot?
Overall point the writer wants to make
What is the claim?
“If we do not, I fear that our families and community will be the next ones devastated by flood, and sadly, there may be mortal consequences.”
Using your knowledge of the root -mort-, choose which of the following best states the meaning of the word mortal as it is used in the sentence.
A. causing pain
B. involving error
C. causing sadness
D. involving death
D. involving death
“‘Ninety minutes before we return to the mainland,’ Captain Bill reminded the eager snorkelers. Ginny set her dive watch, Plenty of time to explore, and lickety-split, she jumped into the sea.”
Which answer choice best describes the diction in the sentences and its effect on the mood of the story?
A. Diction: informal, conversational; Effect on Mood: conveys a sense of confidence or cheerfulness
B. Diction: formal, urgent; Effect on Mood: conveys a sense of desperation or anxiety
C. Diction: informal, conversational; Effect on Mood: conveys a sense of indifference or carelessness
D. Diction: formal, urgent; Effect on Mood: conveys a sense of foreboding or fear
A. Diction: informal, conversational; Effect on Mood: conveys a sense of confidence or cheerfulness
use of a series of words, phrases, or sentences that have similar grammatical form
What is parallelism/parallel structure?
The name of Mr. Leist's motorcycle.
What is Pony?
This figurative language device is an obvious exaggeration.
What is hyperbole?
“To save pennies today is to invite disaster tomorrow.”
What rhetorical device is used in the sentence, and what is its purpose?
A. The author uses charged language to show readers that there are no alternatives to the author’s viewpoint.
B. The author uses parallel structure to make the point memorably and to add a sense of urgency.
C. The author uses charged language to keep readers from questioning the author’s expertise on the subject.
D. The author uses parallel structure to express the author’s emotion and to invite readers’ sympathy.
B. The author uses parallel structure to make the point memorably and to add a sense of urgency.
Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
What is alliteration?
Which statement from the editorial best represents the type of persuasive appeal called ethos?
A. “As I have learned during my time working in disaster relief, storm preparedness has become increasingly important for coastal communities, including our own.”
B. “But humankind has come a long way in the past four thousand years.”
C. “While it is true that new steel and plastics are expensive, investing in our levees now will reduce maintenance costs in the long run. Just last year, we spent over $6 million maintaining our outdated system.”
D. “If we do not, I fear that our families and community will be the next ones devastated by flood, and sadly, there may be mortal consequences.”
A. “As I have learned during my time working in disaster relief, storm preparedness has become increasingly important for coastal communities, including our own.”
“For everyone else, including immigrants like the Berschauers, travel in steerage was mandatory.”
The word mandatory is formed from the word mandate, meaning “to officially require something,” and the Latin suffix -ory. Using this information, choose the most likely meaning of mandatory.
A. causing something to be officially required
B. characterized by being officially required
C. an official order stating a requirement
D. not being officially required
B. characterized by being officially required
This character is the opposite of the protagonist and is meant to highlight the protagonist's characteristics.
What is a character foil?
“Why continue this way when we have durable, modern materials at our disposal?”
What rhetorical device does the author use in this sentence, and what is its purpose?
A. The author uses charged language to strengthen the point by adding rhythmic emphasis.
B. The author uses charged language to lead readers to view the alternative negatively and reject it.
C. The author asks a rhetorical question to reassure readers of the validity of a claim by suggesting they have agreed with it previously.
D. The author asks a rhetorical question to strengthen the point by presenting it as a question with an obvious answer.
D. The author asks a rhetorical question to strengthen the point by presenting it as a question with an obvious answer.
A story within a story.
What is a frame story?