My Perspectives Grade 8 Unit 3 Review

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What is an 'Appeal to Emotion'?

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A persuasive technique that convinces using words that evoke strong feelings.

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Where would you typically find colorful jelly beans and chocolate truffles?

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Candy store.

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What is the author's argument in the statement: 'Football is a dangerous sport'?

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The main claim made by the author regarding football.

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What is a claim?

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A statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem.

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True or False: Prefixes and suffixes are added to words to change their meaning.

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True.

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What does 'Appeal to Authority' mean?

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A persuasive technique that relies on the opinion of an expert or authority figure.

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What is the purpose of using 'Repetition' in writing?

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To emphasize a point or idea by stating it multiple times.

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What is an example of a 'Claim' in an argument?

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'Young children should not be allowed to play football.'

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What does it mean to 'Analyze' a text?

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To examine the text closely to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is a 'Prefix'?

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A word part added to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning.