Winter Flashcardizz Escape Room

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What is a claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported or refuted with evidence.

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What is evidence?

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Information or facts that support a claim or argument.

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What distinguishes a fact from an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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Why is evidence important for a claim?

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Evidence strengthens a claim by providing support that makes it more believable.

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A word or phrase that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, leading to confusion.

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Identify an example of a metaphor.

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"7th grade is a breeze for some people. For others, it's a giant hurricane."

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more impactful way.