Analyzing Author's Purpose and Rhetoric

What is the primary purpose of an author when they use rhetoric in a text?

• To entertain the reader

• To advance their point of view or purpose

• To confuse the reader

• To provide factual information

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is a basic component of evaluating an argument in a text?

• Identifying the author's favorite color

• Assessing whether the reasoning is valid

• Counting the number of paragraphs

• Determining the text's font size

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What does the term "connotative meaning" refer to in literature?

• The literal definition of a word

• The emotional or cultural association with a word

• The number of syllables in a word

• The grammatical function of a word

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In literature, what is a flashback used for?

• To predict future events

• To provide background information

• To introduce a new character

• To describe the setting

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the author's point of view?

• The setting of the story

• The perspective from which the story is told

• The main character's thoughts

• The plot of the story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which of the following is an example of fallacious reasoning?

• Using evidence to support a claim

• Making a claim without evidence

• Providing a counterargument

• Summarizing the main points

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the effect of using parallel plots in a narrative?

• It simplifies the story

• It creates tension or surprise

• It shortens the text

• It clarifies the main idea

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

How does an author use word choice to set a formal tone?

• By using slang and informal language

• By using complex and precise vocabulary

• By using short and simple sentences

• By using humorous language

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the purpose of analyzing a cultural experience in literature?

• To determine the author's nationality

• To understand diverse perspectives and experiences

• To identify the main character's job

• To find the book's publication date

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the meaning of the word "rhetoric" in the context of analyzing a text?

• The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

• The study of historical events

• The use of numerical data

• The creation of fictional stories

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5