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A reference to a well-known (historical or fictional) person, place, event
Analysis
Allusion
Alliteration
Anecdote
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The point of view where a narrator is part of the story and telling the story about him/herself
Third Person Limited
First Person
Second Person
Third Person Omniscient
3
Type of irony: Juliet believes Romeo is dead, but the audience knows he isn't dead.
Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
4
Text structure that uses transition words such as: next, then, last, finally, first
Problem & Solution
Chronological
Description
Cause & Effect
5
The writer's attitude toward his/her audience and subject.
Suspense
Mood
Thesis Statement
Tone
6
Helps reader to understand how ideas in an essay are related & gives hints to text structure
Transition Words
Ideas
Word Choices
Supporting Details
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When writing an essay, an author needs to first determine the...
supporting details.
thesis statement.
ethos, pathos, and logos.
hook.
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The credibility of an author:
Logos
Ethos
All of the above
Pathos
9
A concrete object that represents an abstract idea or feeling.
Suspense
Simile
Sensory detail
Symbol
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The fine points that helps to explain or prove claims that are made are called...
Thesis Statements
Supporting Details
Topics
Titles
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A character trait can be inferred by using evidence from:
All of the above
A character's actions or thoughts
Dialogue between characters
How other characters think/feel about that character
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To avoid plagiarism...
put quotes around the exact author's words when used.
All of the above
use your own words and ideas.
cite the source where you obtained your information.
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The point in a narrative that is the turning point and followed immediately by the resolution
falling action
exposition
climax
rising action
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The problem that a narrative revolves around.
Climax
Exposition
Resolution
Conflict
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A reason that explains a character's thoughts, feelings, actions, or speech.
Plot structure
Motive
Conflict
Mood
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When a character has a problem with rules or laws
Man vs Society
Man vs Man
Man vs Self
Man vs Nature
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Words used to describe how something feels, tastes, smells, looks, or sounds
Hyperbole
Sensory Details
Figurative Language
Imagery
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Persuasive techniques include methods directed toward ___, ___, & ___.
ethos, pathos, logos
argument, bias, audience
claim, thesis, ideas
hyperbole, personification, alliteration
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When consonant sounds are repeated at the beginning of words
Alliteration
Assonance
Rhyme
Conotation
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The ending of words sound the same.
Root
Rhyme
Repetition
Rhythm
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Appears as the last sentence in the introduction of your essay
Supporting Details
Hook
Anecdote
Thesis Statement
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Eighth graders are minions.
Personification
Simile
Idiom
Metaphor
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Which type of irony? A huge circus man is called Minnie Mouse.
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
24
The feeling associated with a word
denotation
claim
context clue
connotation
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A type of figurative language that is a deliberate & obvious exaggeration used to make a point
Idiom
Central Idea
Simile
Hyperbole
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To explain using images that appeal to the five senses
Describe
Explain
Evaluate
Determine
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There may be several text structures in a text. To determine the main text structure, first...
identify the central idea.
determine the motive.
look for key words.
cite your source to prevent plagiarism.
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Giving human qualities or attributions to something not human.
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
Metaphor
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To describe something in precise or vivid detail.
Debate
Analyze
Identify
Delineate
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President Trump is the best president of the 20th century.
fact
opinion
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The apple never falls far from a tree.
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
Personification
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A character who undergoes a change throughout a narrative due to the conflict he encounters
Dramatic
Flat
Motive
Dynamic
33
A paragraph of poetry
stanza
rhythm
rhyme pattern
line
34
A text structure that shows the audience how a situation could be resolved.
Cause & Effect
Problem & Solution
Chronological
Description
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A complex character who shows both positive and negative character traits
Dialogue
Dramatic
Flat
Round
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A text structure with the following transition words: similarly, in a different way, although
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
Description
Cause and Effect
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Words or ideas that include logical facts and information to convince an audience
Pathos
Ethos
Supporting Ideas
Logos
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The central message of a literary work. It is a general statement about life.
Theme
Mood
Tone
Plot
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When a writer reads several articles and then puts the ideas in both articles to write an essay
summarize
describe
synthesize
analyze
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Brian knew he should ask Becca out soon. Becca doubted he would, and wished he would text her.
First Person point of view
Second Person point of view
Third Person Limited point of view
Third Person Omniscient point of view
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A flood wipes out a protagonist's home and she has to scramble for her and her cat's safety.
Man vs Man
Man vs Nature
Man vs Society
Man vs Self
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To examine elements of text, determine how the elements are related, & show in a different way
Explain
Summarize
Describe
Analyze
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Text structure that uses transition words such as: if, then, as a result, therefore, because
Chronological
Cause & Effect
Compare & Contrast
Description
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When a writer leans toward one side or belief about a topic and does not present both sides
Bias
Claim
Central Idea
Plagiarism
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Why would an author ask his/her audience a question?
To leave the audience with a profound thought
All of the above
To get his/her audience to think about the answers
To hook the audience
46
Qualities, attitudes, or aspects of a character
Motive
Static
Dynamic
Traits
47
Powerful words in an essay help to...
relay ideas in a clear way.
persuade an audience.
get an audience emotionally engaged.
All of the above
48
The main point or purpose of text
bias
anecdote
supporting details
central idea
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A figure of speech where a comparison between two things are made without using 'like' or 'as'
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Idiom
Simile
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The way an audience feels while reading or listening is called...
Pathos
All of the above
Tone
Mood
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An argumentative essay is different from a persuasive essay because an argumentative essay...
has a thesis statement.
All of the above
doesn't use persuasive techniques.
has both an argument & a counter claim
52
Appears at the beginning of an essay to convince your audience to read your essay
Hook
Transition Words
Supporting Details
Thesis Statement
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Becca walked to school in misery. She was afraid he might never ask her out.
Third Person Omniscient Point of View
First Person Point of View
Second Person Point of View
Third Person Limited Point of View
54
To do well on any test you must...
practice & study.
be clear and specific with your answers.
all of the above
read and follow directions carefully.
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Hints in the text before or after a word appears to help the reader understand the word.
Context Clues
Central Idea
Supporting Details
Claims
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Which type of irony? A pro skateboarder does a simple trick to show to beginners and falls.
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
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How a text is organized is called...
transitions.
ideas.
structure.
elaboration.
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Words and ideas that trigger an emotional response from the audience
logos
pathos
central idea
ethos
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A statement that can be verified as true.
bias
opinion
supporting detail
fact
