In terms of an argument, what is REFUTATION?

Proof that an opposition's seemingly valid point is faulty

The author's attitude and feelings toward the subject.

A concise statement of a truth or principle

Which sentence shows parallelism?

Flying is fast, comfortable, and safe.

the conclusions or ideas you want your audience to accept

small and interesting lessons and stories

What is indirect characterization?

Audience understands character through his actions, dialogue

An example of indirect characterization.

"I feel like a superhero when I play soccer," Megan told her mom.

Which of the following is an example of an allusion?

He felt lonelier than Robinson Crusoe stranded on the island, Her race training was hard enough to make Hulk beg for mercy, Homework was Craig's kryptonite--he couldn't stand it!

DIRECT characterization is...

the author TELLS you the personality of the character

Which sentence shows parallelism?

This job needs someone who can write and problem solve.

What is dramatic irony?

When the audience knows something that the characters don’t know.

repeating a single word or phrase for emphasis

repetition of words at the beginning of lines/clauses/sent.

Same beginning consonant sounds of neighboring words

visually descriptive or figurative language

a pithy observation that contains general truth

What is Situational Irony?

when the exact opposite of what is meant to happen, happens.

rhetorical questions are

questions where the answer is implied

Which is an emotional appeal?

Lions pace back and forth like prisoners in a cell in a cage

An example of an anecdote is

I remember the time I slipped on the ice. I should dress appropriately.

Saying the opposite of what you mean (sarcasm)

Which is the correct definition of a EXCLAMATIONS sentence?

A sentence that show a strong feeling.

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1
In terms of an argument, what is REFUTATION?
An argument that has nothing to do with the subject matter
False statistics or data
Proof that an opposition's seemingly valid point is faulty
The writer's reasoning
2
What is tone?
A person, place, thing, or animal
How the audience should feel.
The author's attitude and feelings toward the subject.
Action words
3
Ethical Appeal
Facts, Stats, Organization
Strike a chord with the audience
Credibility
4
Aphorism
Equally skillful with either hand
A concise statement of a truth or principle
Liveliness; willingness; eagerness
No longer used or useful
5
Define theme.
The subject.
The message/lesson
The main points.
Sequence of events.
6
Logical Appeal
Facts, Stats, Organization
Credibility
Strike a chord with the audience
7
Which sentence shows parallelism?
Flying is fast, comfortable, and safe.
Flying is fast with soft seats and seat belts feel safe too.
8
Finish the Antithesis
Heartache
Breakup
Hurt
Marriage
9
A Claim
an argument that has committed a logical fallacy
the conclusions or ideas you want your audience to accept
a central idea
evidence or facts that clarify your thesis
10
anecdote
long and detailed story
short and quick book
city
small and interesting lessons and stories
11
The character in conflict with the protagonist
static character
antagonist
flat character
protagonist
12
which one is a metaphor?
She is pretty like a flower
Basketball is life
She is tall
Soft as a bunny
13
Simile or Metaphor?
Metaphor
Simile
14
What is indirect characterization?
Audience studies character before going to movie or play
Audience understands character because narrator explains him
Audience understands character by hearing from a friend
Audience understands character through his actions, dialogue
15
An example of indirect characterization.
Megan loved playing soccer.
Megan played soccer for three years.
Megan's soccer team won.
"I feel like a superhero when I play soccer," Megan told her mom.
16
Which of the following is an example of an allusion?
I can't remember what allusion is and refuse to try.
He felt lonelier than Robinson Crusoe stranded on the island
Her race training was hard enough to make Hulk beg for mercy
Homework was Craig's kryptonite--he couldn't stand it!
17
DIRECT characterization is...
the author TELLS you the personality of the character
the author describes the setting
author SHOWS the character through a variety of ways
the author shares a message about life
18
Which sentence shows parallelism?
This job needs someone who can write and problem solving.
This job needs someone who can write and problem solve.
19
What is dramatic irony?
Verbs are cool.
When the audience knows something that the characters don’t know.
When a speaker's intention is the opposite of what he or she is saying.
When we expect something to happen, but then the opposite happens.
20
Which is an example of imagery?
the smell of hot pizza
my best friend is tall
her brother eats popcorn
the class started on time
21
What is repetition?
repeating similes for emphasis
repeating a single word or phrase for emphasis
repeating metaphors for emphasis
repeated grammatical structure for emphasis
22
an acknowledgement that a counterargument may be true
rhetoric
pathos
refutation
concession
23
Is this Verbal Irony?
False
True
24
Define Anaphora
repetition of words at the beginning of lines/clauses/sent.
Words that were once used but are now considered out of date
phrase used in a non-literal sense
readers know more about a situation than the characters do.
25
Simile or Metaphor?
Simile
Metaphor
26
Who would be best classified as the protagonist in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Cindy Lou-Hoo
Max
Santa Claus
The Grinch
27
Alliteration
Gives life or human characteristics to inanimate objects
Words that use the senses to paint a picture
Same beginning consonant sounds of neighboring words
28
Angry tone-- "Be sitting in your seat before the bell rings," ___________ Mrs. Walker.
whispered
said
asked
yelled
29
What is imagery?
visually descriptive or figurative language
An extreme exaggeration
Personification
Comparing two things using like or as
30
Aphorism is...
a pithy observation that contains general truth
a recurring element
a seemingly contradictory statement which proves to be true
repetition of initial sounds
31
Aphorism is a reference to history, literature, or religion.
True
False
32
What is Situational Irony?
someone says the opposite of what they really feel/mean.
when audience is aware of something that the character isn't
OH HOW THE TURN TABLES HAVE
when the exact opposite of what is meant to happen, happens.
33
rhetorical questions are
questions that allow the reader to reflect on their ideas
questions that are about rhetoric
questions where the answer is implied
questions that are related to the issue
34
Is this dramatic irony?
FALSE
TRUE
35
Which is an emotional appeal?
Lions pace back and forth like prisoners in a cell in a cage
3/4 zoo animals live longer in the wild than in zoos.
Medical care is available 24/7 at the zoo.
Poachers are illegally hunting many animals in the wild
36
An example of an anecdote is
I remember the time I slipped on the ice. I should dress appropriately.
3 out of 4 people prefer cheese pizza over pepperoni pizza.
As mom says, "Clean your room!"
I could hear the crowds cheering in the distance.
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Verbal Irony
Saying the opposite of what you mean (sarcasm)
Speaking the truth
The use idioms
Saying a little white lie
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Which is the correct definition of a EXCLAMATIONS sentence?
A sentence that show a strong feeling.
A sentence that asks for something.
A sentence that tells something.
A sentence that tells someone to do something.

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