Reasoning
Terms
Argument&central idea
Vocabulary
Grab Bag
100

How many reasonings are there ?

Three.

100

What is diction ?

Word choice

100

What is central idea ?

The main topic the story is about.

100

What does the word motivation mean ?

Wanting to do something.

100
In a first person narration, the narrator themself is a character in the story. True or False. 

True. They use the word "I"

200

What type of reasoning has 2 premises that end in a claim ?

Deductive reasoning.

200

What is syntax ?

Sentence structure

200

What is an argument ?

The point someone is trying to make.

200

What does the word conclusion mean ?

To end something.

200
Identify the type of figurative language. "I wanted to go to the 24 hour convenience store, but they have a closed sign on."

Irony.

300

What type of reasoning starts with a specific observation that turns into a broad general idea ?

Inductive reasoning.

300

What is connotation ?

The mood associated with a word.

300

How do you track an argument ?

By following the reasoning, details and evidence used to support their claim.

300

Which of the following would mean to "to look from a certain point of view ?"

a. Introspection

b. Perspective

c. Evaluate

b. Perspective

300

What figurative language is responsible for creating emphasis. 

Repetition. 

400

What reasoning uses clues, evidence, and smaller pieces of information to create a hypothesis ?

Abductive reasoning.

400

What does tone mean ?

Mood implied by the author/story.

400

In Malala's speech, she stated that she did not feel hate or anger towards the Taliban, rather her argument was that we must _______ in order to end the differences around the world. 

Education. 

400

What does the word alienate mean ?

To separate from. 

400

What point of view would be most commonly used in a story where multiple characters' emotions and thoughts are known to the audience ?

Third person omniscient.

500

In Malala's speech, she draws from her experience in order to create a speech in favor of women and children's education. 

Which reasoning does she use ? 

Inductive reasoning.

500

What is the denotative meaning of a word ?

The definition of a word. 

500

In Obama's speech, he states very clearly that democracy will only happen if we all work together to get rid of _________. 

Discrimination/Injustice. 

500

What does the word cultivate mean ?

To create or grow something. 

500

What type of point of view is coming from an outside perspective, but is only focused on one character ?

Third person limited.