Eng III Semester i Final

What is an inference?

• A literary moment of irony
• A device of theme
• an educated guess
• the author's purpose

What is theme?

• the topic of the text

• the underlying meaning/author's message within a text

• the usage of certain words

• the usage of descriptive words to create a picture for the audience

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When constructing a convincing argument you should...

• Only focus on one side of the issue 
• Address the counter argument 
• Use a very aggressive tone 
• Ignore all of the evidence and just state your opinion. 

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

True or False: A thesis statement should express what you believe and why you believe it.

• True
• False

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

What is wrong with this thesis: In this paper my argument will be about school uniforms. 

• It is an announcement 
• It is argumentative 
• There is nothing wrong with it
• It is too creative

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Your thesis statement needs three things: Identification, claim, and 

• broad claim 
• reasons 
• factual statement
• an announcement

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

If your thesis statement outlines three main reasons, how many paragraphs do you need?

• Four 
• Three 
• Five 
• Six 

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CCSS.W.9-10.2A

What is the purpose of a thesis statement? 

• To present a broad topic
• To present the writer's opinion about a topic
• To make an announcement about something
• To introduce a statement of fact

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

This term refers to an argument that appeals to one's emotions

• Logos
• Pathos
• Ethos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"You know me - I've taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers."

• Ethos 
• Pathos
• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5