Factual information that helps the reader reach a conclusion

Which sentence using a colon is correct?

A bookstore specializes in 3 subjects:math, science, and art

Process of creating/reinforcing people's beliefs or actions

What is a rhetorical question?

A question asked to make a point; not expecting an answer.

An example of a semicolon would be

I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight

Which sentence demonstrates the use of transition words while using a semicolon?

Amy wanted to go to the after party: however, she had work.

it rained a bit in Houston, makes an idea less important than it really is

Argument is intended to:

Express opinions or refute them, to persuade the listener

What sentence needs a semicolon

Tom likes to eat dirt his friend likes to eat flowers

Why people follow authority?

Because people will follow credible knowledge

Loaded language relies on words with....

Strong, positive or negative associations.

A comparison between two thing on their basic structure.

A position statement that can be argued.

A statement put forth and supported by evidence

The self-image a writer creates that suggests credibility

When do you use a semicolon?

To link two independent clauses that are closely related.

What is "repetition" in an argument?

Words or phrases repeated for emphasis or deliberate effect.

repeating a single word or phrase for emphasis

facts, statements, or physical signs

Which sentence using a colon is correct?

A bookstore specializes in 3 subjects:math, science, and art

When do you use a semicolon?

In lists like this: SLC, UT; LA, CA; NYC, NY., In the place of a period., To separate two independent clauses.

Which are examples of of personification?

Giving something non-human, human characteristics., The snowflake is dancing on the windows

The way authors express their attitude through his writing

The overall emotional quality of a work.

Examples of figurative language are...

similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole...

When do you use colons?

before a long formal statement., between chapter and verse in Biblical references, before a statement that explains a preceding statement, before a list of items

What the author wants you to know or learn about a topic.

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How many semi-colons should be in one sentence?
2
1
3
4
2
What is NOT needed in an argument?
just the facts
opinion
facts to support claim
claim
3
What is evidence?
Just quotes
Supporting points
Factual information that helps the reader reach a conclusion
Statistics
4
Which sentence using a colon is correct?
Tom reads novels: yet, Jack gets better grades in reading.
A bookstore specializes in 3 subjects:math, science, and art
Dear Ms. Luna; I want a bird for chrimas
5
In literature, this creates an emotional setting enveloping the reader.
Imagery
Mood
Tone
Irony
6
A theme can be..
universal
only one thing
the main idea
7
What is Persuasion?
Assertion of truth of something, one that is disputed.
Process of creating/reinforcing people's beliefs or actions
A reason that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Legal right given to an originator to print, publish, etc.
8
What is a rhetorical question?
A serious question that you're expecting an answer to.
A statement with evidence.
A question asked to make a point; not expecting an answer.
A question only asked by super heroes.
9
What loaded words are used in this ad?
Drive
Ahead
Go
Morgue
10
Which literature term is a made up story with a setting that is in a recognizable time period?
science fiction
non fiction
realistic fiction
historical fiction
11
An example of a semicolon would be
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight
I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight
I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight
I have a big test tomorrow, so I can't go out tonight
12
Which sentence demonstrates the use of transition words while using a semicolon?
None
Steven went to the play; therefore he missed the bus.
Sarah had to go to the game; though she did not want too.
Amy wanted to go to the after party: however, she had work.
13
What aspects of life in the past does Historical Fiction focus on?
problems and issues
rewards and honors
life and liberty
schools and reading
14
Which of the following is only included in an argument writing?
A conclusion
Acknowledge the other side
A hook
Text evidence
15
Choose logos, pathos, or ethos
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
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theme
Feel ashamed and uncomfortable
Movement or action that covers a wide space or range
To do something with proper consent or in an authorized way
the message of a story
17
What is Tone?
overall setting the author creates
attitude of the author
author's vibe
author's word choice
18
Understatement
it rained a bit in Houston
makes an idea more important than it really is
makes an idea less important than it really is
I was so tired that I had to drink 5 coffees
19
Argument is intended to:
The conclusion in any debate
Express opinions or refute them, to persuade the listener
Ideas to confuse the proposition
A short and brief statement in a debate
20
What sentence needs a semicolon
Did she fart
Tom likes to eat dirt his friend likes to eat flowers
My cat died
The moon is fake according to scientist
21
What are the loaded words in this ad?
Animal
Senseless
Don't
Now
22
1st person/3rd person are examples of ____?
tone
point of view
poetry
mood
23
What is pathos
A tusty person
comparing to everyday life to bring up emotion
An appeal to emotion
Logic and reason
24
Why people follow authority?
Because people will follow aliens
Because people will follow inteligence
Because people will follow credible knowledge
Because people will follow money
25
Loaded language relies on words with....
Strong, positive or negative associations.
Words with posotive associations
Words
Words with negative associations
26
What is an analogy?
Finding the difference between objects.
Finding the basic theme of a work.
partial similarity
A comparison between two thing on their basic structure.
27
Tone and mood are the same.
False
True
28
What is a claim?
A position statement that can be argued.
A cool place to vacation.
Facts that can't be disputed.
A sentence of background information about a topic.
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THESE ARE EXAMPLES OF _______________
LITERAL LANGUAGE
ONOMATOPOEIA
HYPERBOLE
UNDERSTATEMENT
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An Understatement is a hyperbole
False
True
31
What is an argument?
Research
A change
Serious thought or consideration
A statement put forth and supported by evidence
32
What is Ethos
When the reader creates credibility
Rational thinking appeals
The self-image a writer creates that suggests credibility
Emotional appeal
33
This is called a Semicolon
True
False
34
When do you use a semicolon?
To link two independent clauses that are closely related.
To start a list.
To separate the sentence.
To end the sentence.
35
What is "repetition" in an argument?
When you repeat yourself to annoy your audience.
Creates confusion and is meaningless. You should avoid this.
Shows that two or more ideas have the same importance.
Words or phrases repeated for emphasis or deliberate effect.
36
What is repetition?
repeating similes for emphasis
repeating metaphors for emphasis
repeated grammatical structure for emphasis
repeating a single word or phrase for emphasis
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Evidence
facts, statements, or physical signs
say or write in a clear way
answer how and why questions, using background knowledge
to increase in size or amount
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What is a claim?
a statement that is an opinion with a suggested action
a delicious shellfish
a statement that is an opinion
facts and more facts
39
Which sentence using a colon is correct?
A bookstore specializes in 3 subjects:math, science, and art
Tom reads novels: yet, Jack gets better grades in reading.
Dear Ms. Luna; I want a bird for chrimas
40
When do you use a semicolon?
In the place of a comma.
In lists like this: SLC, UT; LA, CA; NYC, NY.
In the place of a period.
To separate two independent clauses.
41
Which are examples of of personification?
The human is acting like an pig
Giving something non-human, human characteristics.
The snowflake is dancing on the windows
42
What is tone?
The feeling the reader gets from the story
The way authors express their attitude through his writing
A happy feeling you get from reading a book
43
What does a semicolon look like?
,
:
|
;
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What is ethos?
Credibility
Emotions
Logic
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What is mood?
A writers or speakers attitude toward a subject.
Words the phrases entered itno an online search.
Brief and to the point.
The overall emotional quality of a work.
46
Examples of figurative language are...
alliteration, assonance, consonance, onomatopoeia...
colons, semicolons, dashes, ellipses...
first, second, and third person point of view.
similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole...
47
What is tone?
The amount of shade that can be thrown
The amount an orator's voice shakes
How loud you can speak
The attitude of the orator
48
When do you use colons?
before a long formal statement.
between chapter and verse in Biblical references
before a statement that explains a preceding statement
before a list of items
49
What is Theme?
How the author feels about a topic.
What the author wants you to know or learn about a topic.
Why the author sat down to write.
What the author is writing.
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What is a summary?
A book.
The most important parts.
A picture.
A detail.

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