Central Idea
What is a CENTRAL IDEA?
what a piece of writing is mostly about
Determine the meaning of "laundry list" in the following sentence:
She presented a laundry list of complaints to the manager, each one seemingly unrelated to the others.
a very long list, often disorganized
What is rhetoric? Definition only.
using language purposefully to have a persuasive effect on others
What is Author's Purpose?
the author's reason for writing a text
What year was Ms. Massengill born in?
1998
What kind of texts are Central Ideas used for/with?
Nonfiction Texts ONLY
Determine the meaning of the word "abridged" in the following sentence:
Even on the abridged menu, there are plenty of desserts from which to choose.
shortened or condensed
What are the three appeals for rhetoric?
Ethos, Logos, Pathos
What is Author's Purpose NOT? You may list one of the two.
- Theme
- Central Idea
What is the 5th planet from the sun?
Jupiter
What can Central Idea also be referred as?
The author's opinion or the claim
Determine the meaning of the word "servitude" in the following sentence:
The main character escapes servitude and arrives at a space station called the Eye, where different factions are fighting for both survival and freedom.
the status of former enslaved people
Ethos- through credibility or reliability
Pathos- through emotion
Logos- through logistics or logic
What are some types of Author's Purpose? Must list a minimum of 3.
Inform, Persuade, Motivate, Encourage, Inspire, Entertain, etc.
What year was Super Mario Bros. invented?
1985
Central Idea is not.... (Must list all things)
Theme; Universal
Determine the meaning of the word "versatile" in the following sentence:
The versatile spray is also designed to help with redness, itching, cuts, and minor burns.
having many uses or applications; fluxes
What appeal is being used in the following sentence?:
"PLEASE let me do test corrections before report cards are given out tomorrow! My mom took my phone and refuses to give it back until I get my grades back up. I won't be able to talk to my best friend in the hospital without it!"
AND EXPLAIN WHY!
Pathos- emotion
This sentence persuades the reader to feel guilty and let the student take the test corrections.
What are some examples texts that are used to inform?
Textbooks, brochures, recipe books, Newspapers, Pamphlets, etc.
What is the name of the famous prison in the San Francisco Bay?
Alcatraz
List 1 of the 4 ways to identify a central idea.
1. Ask yourself "who" or "what" is this text about
2. Look at the text features
3. Look for repeated ideas
4. Separate facts from opinions
Determine the meaning of the word "muster" in the following sentence:
They pushed the car with all the strength they could muster.
to gather or enroll formally
Use ethos to persuade me, Ms. Massengill, to go watch a new movie in theaters.
Answers will vary.
Must use credibility -- Famous Actor/Actress, Famous Director, etc.
What is the purpose of the following:
A newspaper article about why people should learn more than one language
Persuade
In 1952, this was the first animal to be cloned
tadpole