C W4: Intro to Anaphora, Rhetorical ?s, Juxtaposition & Parallel

What is anaphora?

• A question asked to make the reader think

• Repeating a word or phrase at the beginning of lines or sentences

• Putting opposite ideas side by side

• Using the same grammar pattern in a list

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which sentence uses a rhetorical question?

• What time does the game start?

• Can you hand me a pencil?

• Who wouldn’t want to be treated with respect?

• Where did she leave her backpack?

Which sentence is the best example of juxtaposition?

• She was tired, so she went to bed early.

• The room was bright and colorful.

• He spoke with kindness, but his actions were cruel.

• We packed snacks, drinks, and blankets.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

• She likes running, to swim, and biking.

• He wanted to learn, to grow, and to help.

• They laughed loudly in the cafeteria.

• I was late because the bus stopped.

Which sentence uses anaphora?

• We can help at school. We can help at home. We can help in our community.

• Why is kindness so hard for some people?

• Her smile was bright, but her eyes looked sad.

• He likes reading, writing, and art.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the purpose of a rhetorical question?

• To give step-by-step directions

• To tell a story from beginning to end

• To make the audience think about an idea

• To explain the meaning of a word

Which sentence shows juxtaposition?

• The child laughed while the adults argued.

• We walked to the store after school.

• The dog barked at the mail carrier.

• She opened the book and began reading.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Which sentence has parallel structure?

• He enjoys drawing, music, and to play games.

• The team practiced hard, stayed focused, and worked together.

• She was nervous before the speech.

• We saw clouds over the field.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which question is a rhetorical question?

• Why do people ignore problems that hurt others?

• What page are we reading today?

• When is the homework due?

• Which class comes after lunch?

Which choice best explains the purpose of anaphora?

• To show the exact time and place of events

• To repeat key ideas so they stand out

• To provide facts and statistics

• To ask for a real answer from the audience

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4