Semester Exam Review

Gives the reader a hint about what will happen in the future.

Comparing two things by saying one of them "is" the other.

Which of the following should a good STAAR essay do?

When authors persuade people using emotion.

If I use pictures of sad puppies to get you to adopt one . . .

The author's purpose in a work of fiction can be found in the characters, setting, plot, and ___

Creates a contrast between how things seem and how they really are.

When authors persuade people using logic.

When authors persuade people by using speakers the reader can trust.

The perspective from which the story is told.

What is the "tone" of a text?

Using something tangible to represent an abstract concept or idea.

True or False: The way the author writes is affected by who he/she is writing for.

If I have a scientist tell you why you should drink water . . .

If I show you the safety ratings of 2 cars to convince you one is best . . .

What makes a writer's argument strong and convincing?

Which of the following is NOT part of how STAAR essays are graded?

An exaggerated statement that emphasizes a point.

Goes back in time to show the reader something about the characters or plot.

Words that sound like the thing they're referring to.

Comparing two different things using "like" or "as".

Appealing to the reader's senses using highly descriptive language.

Using human traits to describe non-human things.

True or False: In a good essay, the writer will repeat himself/herself over and over again.

A symbol, concept, or image that keeps showing up over and over again in a text.