What is an allusion?

• A direct quote from a text

• A detailed description of an event

• A fictional story

• A reference to a person, text, event, or phrase that the writer expects the reader to know

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best describes an analogy?

• A comparison between two identical things

• A comparison between two different things that also have similarities

• A list of differences between two things

• A metaphorical statement

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the type of evidence used when an author includes a personal story to support their argument.

• Personal experience

• Hypothetical situation

• Analogy

• Statistics

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the primary purpose of using statistics in writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide a narrative

• To support a reason with proven information

• To create a hypothetical scenario

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How does an author appeal to a reader's logic?

• By using emotional language

• By presenting hard facts and rational arguments

• By sharing personal anecdotes

• By referencing popular culture

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of a hypothetical situation?

• A real-life event that happened last year

• A statistical report from a government agency

• A fictional scenario created to illustrate a point

• A quote from a famous author

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Why might an author choose to use an authority as evidence in their writing?

• To entertain the audience

• To confuse the reader

• To create a fictional narrative

• To demonstrate expertise and credibility on the topic

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

In what way can an author change their word choice to achieve their purpose?

• By using complex vocabulary to confuse the reader

• By selecting words that align with the desired tone and appeal

• By using slang to appear relatable

• By avoiding any emotional language

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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

How can an author effectively appeal to a reader's emotions?

• By incorporating vivid imagery and exciting or tragic anecdotes

• By presenting only statistical data

• By avoiding any personal stories

• By using dry, factual language

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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

What is the role of an author's purpose in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To entertain without any specific message

• To convey a reason for writing, often involving a call to action or claim

• To provide random information

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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