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Author's Perspective
Main Idea
Flesh & Blood: So Cheap
Story of the Triangle Factory Fire
Vocabulary
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Define author's perspective.
What is the author's beliefs or opinion on the subject of the writing.
100
The main idea can be found in these 2 places
What is directly in the text and inferred by the reader
100
The fire took place in what building?
What is the Asch Building
100
What were the women calling the owners of the Triangle Factory?
What is murderers
100
This type of material is dangerous because it can easily catch fire
What is flammable
200
When the author states their opinion directly in the text. Ex: "I think that computers make students lazy."
What is direct statement
200
The main idea is typically stated in how many sentences?
What is one sentence
200
Which floor suffered the worst causalities?
What is the ninth floor
200
According to the story, the Triangle Fire caused what to happen in the city of NY?
What is new fire safety regulations to be but in place
200
This is a type of hallway
What is corridor
300
When the author uses specific words that have negative or positive connotations in order to prove his/her point.
What is word choice
300
The main ideas of each paragraph can be combined together to make what?
What is the story summary
300
At the end of the story, Chief Crocker found that the Asch Building was _____________.
What is fireproof
300
What were the names of the Triangle Factory owners?
What is Blanck and Harris
300
This type of object can be moved easily
What is portable
400
When an author writes the text in a certain way in order to show his/her perspective. Ex: angry, sarcastic, sad, funny
What is tone
400
The definition of a main idea is...
What is the message the author is trying to tell you within the text
400
Why did employers keep the stairwell to the ninth floor locked?
What is to discourage lateness and keep out union workers
400
The owners of the Triangle Factory were found guilty or not guilty of manslaughter.
What is not guilty
400
This is a type of examination
What is inspection
500
Name the 5 clues that can tell you the author's perspective
What is word choice, tone, direct statements, selection of information, and portrayal of people.
500
State the main idea of Flesh & Blood: So Cheap
The Triangle Fire was a tragedy that could have been prevented
500
State the main idea of the Story of the Triangle Factory Fire
The Triangle Factory fire had a lasting impact on safety regulations across the world.
500
To make into law
What is enact