9th Grade FSA Reading

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What is a story's theme?

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A story's theme is the moral or lesson that the author conveys through the narrative.

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When would we use a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to show a link between two complete sentences.

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What is the author's attitude about a text called?

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The author's attitude about a text is called tone.

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What mode of persuasion uses facts and comparisons?

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The mode of persuasion that uses facts and comparisons is called logos.

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What mode of persuasion relies on the author's credibility?

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The mode of persuasion that relies on the author's credibility is called ethos.

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What is the definition of 'mood' in literature?

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Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere that a piece of writing creates for the reader.

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What is the difference between 'tone' and 'mood'?

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Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject, while mood is the feeling the reader gets from the text.

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What is 'pathos' in persuasive writing?

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Pathos is a mode of persuasion that appeals to the audience's emotions.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What is an example of a figurative language?

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An example of figurative language is a metaphor, which compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.