Greek/Latin Roots/Affixes
Read the following sentence:
"The team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs".
The word eliminated comes from the Latin word ēlīmināre, which means “to put out of the house.”
What does eliminated mean?
A. gotten rid of
B. moved elsewhere
C. added to
D. put in place
A. gotten rid of
What is a rhetorical device?
A device writers use to make their argument appeal to readers.
When two texts argue opposite sides of the same issue, they are both examples of:
A. Narrative writing
B. Informational writing
C. Argumentative writing
D. Procedural writing
C. Argumentative writing
When an author argues schools should keep art programs, which type of evidence would be strongest?
A. Personal opinion only
B. Specific benefits students gain
C. A list of famous artists
D. A definition of art
B. Specific benefits students gain
Which of the following words means, "artistic expression"?
Some people struggle to A. communicate their thoughts and feelings to others using B. words. So instead, they express themselves through C. painting, music, sculpture, or another D. medium.
D. medium.
What is a rhetorical appeal?
A writing or speaking technique that helps make an argument more persuasive.
An author writes an essay arguing that schools should increase funding for arts programs.
Which purpose best describes this text?
A. To entertain readers with stories about art
B. To inform readers about the history of art
C. To persuade readers that arts funding should increase
D. To compare different art styles
C. To persuade readers that arts funding should increase
If an author asks, “Is art really important?” this technique is called:
A. Hyperbole
B. Rhetorical question
C. Allusion
D. Anecdote
B. Rhetorical question
Read the following sentence:
"As a major proponent of environmental conservation, Sarah started a school recycling club to help save the planet."
The word proponent comes from the Latin root pro-, meaning “before,” and ponere, meaning “to put.” Based on this information, what does proponent mean?
A. people who are willing to try new methods
B. people who argue in favor of something
C. people who use a lot of resources
D. people who have made a discovery
B. people who argue in favor of something
Identify and define the 3 types of rhetorical appeals.
1. Ethos - appeal to credibility/beliefs/ethics
2. Pathos - appeal to emotion
3. Logos - appeal to logic
An argumentative essay about school programs begins with this sentence:
“Sadly, there’s an unfortunate trend taking place in schools across the United States right now.”
How does this language most likely support the author’s purpose?
A. It uses logical reasoning to present balanced evidence.
B. It directly asks readers to donate money.
C. It uses emotional language to persuade readers to agree with the author’s position.
D. It establishes the author’s expertise on the topic.
C. It uses emotional language to persuade readers to agree with the author’s position.
When arguing fossil fuels are important, what kind of evidence is strongest?
A. Statistics about energy use
B. A celebrity quote
C. A personal story
D. A random fact
A. Statistics about energy use
Read the following sentence:
"Eating too much candy had an adverse effect on his stomach."
Based on the context, what does the word adverse most likely mean?
A. beneficial
B. harmful
C. neutral
D. temporary
B. harmful
Why do authors use rhetorical questions?
A. To confuse readers
B. To add random details
C. To make readers think or emphasize a point
D. To summarize the passage
C. To make readers think or emphasize a point
An author asks, “Isn’t clean air what every community wants?” at the end of an argument.
What is the MOST likely purpose of ending with this question?
A. To confuse the reader
B. To summarize key statistics
C. To persuade readers to agree with the author
D. To introduce a new topic
C. To persuade readers to agree with the author
An author wants to convince readers that alternative energy should replace fossil fuels.
Which strategy would MOST effectively develop that argument in an argumentative text?
A. Providing statistics to prove fossil fuels are better for the environment
B. Explaining the step-by-step process government leaders could use to transition energy sources
C. Describing what the world might look like after alternative energy replaces fossil fuels
D. Presenting an argument in favor of fossil fuels and then responding to it
D. Presenting an argument in favor of fossil fuels and then responding to it
Read the following sentence:
"The old car began to emit thick, black smoke from its exhaust pipe."
What is the meaning of the word emit as it is used in this sentence?
A. Breathe
B. Collect
C. Create
D. Give off
D. Give off
If an author begins with the word “Sadly,” what appeal is most likely being used?
A. Logos
B. Ethos
C. Pathos
D. Counterclaim
C. Pathos
An author wants to convince readers that alternative energy is better than fossil fuels.
Which strategy would MOST effectively establish that purpose in an argumentative text?
A. Explaining how traditional energy is easier to access
B. Highlighting the benefits of alternative energy and responding to opposing arguments
C. Focusing only on pollution dangers without offering solutions
D. Giving a neutral comparison of both energy sources
B. Highlighting the benefits of alternative energy and responding to opposing arguments
An author argues that traditional energy sources save money.
Which TWO strategies would best develop that argument?
A. Explaining that new technology has reduced pollution levels
B. Explaining that traditional fuel plants can be built in many locations
C. Explaining that fossil fuels cost less to transport because they are found worldwide
D. Explaining that large investments have already been made in fossil fuel technology
E. Explaining that traditional energy does not rely on weather conditions
C. Explaining that fossil fuels cost less to transport because they are found worldwide
D. Explaining that large investments have already been made in fossil fuel technology