Grace is preparing for a debate and wants to impress her audience. Which of the following best describes the persuasive technique known as ethos that she should use?

2. Isla, Mia, and Lily are having a debate in class. What is the best definition for pathos, the persuasive device they're discussing?

3. During a lively classroom debate, Abigail claims that logos is the secret weapon for winning arguments. What does she mean by logos?

Hey Sophia, Avery, and Jackson! Imagine you’re reading "The Most Dangerous Game" together. Which of these lines gives you a spooky hint that something dangerous is about to happen?

Ava, Arjun, and Kai are reading "The Most Dangerous Game" together. They come across the sentence: “Jagged crags appeared to jut into the opaqueness.” Can you help them figure out what the word "opaqueness" means in this context?

Hey Olivia and Henry are reading "The Most Dangerous Game" together! They come across this vivid line: “Cliffs dived down to where the sea licked greedy lips in the shadows.” What kind of figurative language is being used here?

Michael and Noah are discussing "The Most Dangerous Game" in class. When Zaroff returns home and reads a book by "Marcus Aurelius," what literary technique is the author using?

Grace is reading "The Most Dangerous Game" in class. She comes across the line, "I will not lose my nerve, I will not." If you were Grace, what kind of conflict would you say is happening here?

In a lively classroom discussion, Nora points out that Henry's mention of "the song of the siren" is an example of which literary device?

Imagine Jackson is listening to Henry's speech and notices a clever device Henry uses to drive home a point he's already made or that should be obvious to the colonists. Which device is it?

Imagine Isla and Jackson are reading Henry's famous words: "There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged!" Which literary device is Henry using here?

Imagine Henry is giving a passionate speech and Priya and Abigail are in the audience, eager to hear his message. To whom is Henry actually addressing his concerns in this speech? Who is his real audience?

Aiden and Mia are studying Henry's famous speech. Can you help them remember which iconic line ends his speech?

Isla and Ethan are having a grammar contest! Can you help them out? Tell us what a simple sentence has:

Aria and Rohan are writing stories in class. If they want to create a compound sentence, what do they need to include?

Luna and Oliver are having a grammar contest! Can you help them out? A complex sentence has:

Sophia and William are having a grammar contest! They need your help: Which of the following best describes a compound-complex sentence?

Let's have some fun with sentences! Michael is two years old, and he still takes an afternoon nap. What is the structure of this sentence?

After strolling through the orchard, Priya munched on oranges, and Mia enjoyed apples. What is the structure of this sentence?

Can you spot the sentence structure in this fun scenario? Mason and Liam rode their bicycles after they ate lunch. What type of sentence is this?

Elijah and Aria are discussing classic science fiction stories. Can you help them settle their debate: Who is the author of "A Sound of Thunder"?

Kai, James, and Ava just finished reading an exciting story together. Can you help them figure out which genre the story belongs to?

Jackson and Luna are discussing time travel in science class. Jackson asks, "What is 'the butterfly effect'?" Can you help them figure it out?

Ava, Abigail, and Oliver are reading a story together. Can you help them remember the name of the company in the story?

Imagine Hannah, Mia, and Noah are reading the story together. Who do they discover is the main character leading the adventure?

Henry and Mason are discussing their dream hunting adventure. What animal is Eckels excited to hunt on his thrilling journey?

Zoe, Isla, and Scarlett are planning an unforgettable adventure! What unique service does Time Safari, Inc. offer to thrill-seekers like them?

Emma, Priya, and Rohan are on an exciting adventure! To which time period do the hunters travel during their journey?

Scarlett, Maya, and Mason are heading out on a thrilling hunting adventure! What important instruction must they follow during their trip?

Aiden, Daniel, and Benjamin are on a thrilling dinosaur safari! Why are they only allowed to hunt dinosaurs that have been marked with red paint?

Imagine Mia, Henry, and Noah are on a time-traveling adventure with Eckels. In his daze, what unexpected thing does Eckels do?

David, Michael, and Jackson are on a thrilling dinosaur hunt! What are the other hunters allowed to take back with them as a souvenir?

Imagine Luna and Jackson are on a thrilling time-travel adventure! When they encounter the mighty T-Rex, what is Eckels ordered to remove from the dinosaur?

Imagine Michael, Hannah, and Rohan are on a thrilling time-travel adventure! Why is the path so important in their story?

Rohan, Nora, and Lily are on a thrilling time-travel adventure! In their story, what tiny event ends up changing the entire future?

Imagine Jackson, Aiden, and Henry are listening to the thunder at the end of the story. What do you think that thunder really means happened?

Henry and Anika are discussing "A Sound of Thunder" after class. Which key theme from the story are they most likely to debate about?

Ethan, Benjamin, and Daniel are discussing a story in class. What important message does the story share about the impact of human actions?

Just as Ava and Grace were settling in, Scarlett left the classroom before the pop quiz began. What is the voice of this sentence?

Olivia, Grace, and Daniel, the spirited cheerleaders, marched energetically toward the excited crowd. What is the voice of this sentence?

During Connections, Aria, Abigail, and Daniel explored the computer lab together. Was this sentence written in Active or Passive voice?

Imagine Henry finally finished his masterpiece and published his book in May of 2013. What is the voice of this sentence?

Noah and Grace are movie buffs! Which sentence below is written in PASSIVE voice?

Ava and Liam are curious about Walter Mitty's wild imagination! How does daydreaming help Walter Mitty escape his ordinary life?

Imagine Nora and Benjamin are reading the story together. At the beginning, what is Walter Mitty actually doing?

Hey Jackson, Grace, and Aria! Let's dive into the imaginative world of 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'. Can you spot how the story plays with the themes of reality vs. fantasy through Walter Mitty's wild daydreams and his everyday life?

Imagine Lily, Avery, and Aria are discussing Mitty's wild daydreams. How does Mitty's wife influence his real life and his tendency to escape into fantasy?

Oliver and Nora just finished reading 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.' What do you think the ending suggests about finding the right balance between reality and fantasy in life?

Let's have some fun! Anika, Evelyn, and Arjun are reviewing sentences for their English class. Can you spot which sentence is NOT correct?

Let's help Kai, Sophia, and Nora ace their grammar quiz! Which of the following sentences is CORRECT?

Noah, Grace, and Emma are having a grammar contest! Which of the following sentences is CORRECT?

CORRECT or INCORRECT? Charlotte opened the door, and she throw her backpack on the table. Did Charlotte use the correct verb tense?

In The Most Dangerous Game, which event happens first?

In The Most Dangerous Game, which answer best describes the problem General Zaroff has before he invents his game?

In The Most Dangerous Game, what is the game that Zaroff invents?

In The Most Dangerous Game, how does Rainsford finally defeat General Zaroff?

In The Most Dangerous Game, what does General Zaroff list as important attributes of the animal he wishes to hunt?

What is the meaning of appraising in the following sentence from The Most Dangerous Game? Base your answer on the context clues.  

Whenever he looked up from his plate he found the general studying him, appraising him narrowly.

What is the meaning of quarry in  the following passage from "The Most Dangerous Game?" Base your answer on context clues.  

"I wanted the ideal animal to hunt, "explained  the general. "So I said" 'What are the attributes of an ideal quarry?"'

What is the meaning of futile in the following sentence from "The Most Dangerous Game?" Base your answers on context clues.  

Now he had got a grip on himself, had stopped, and was taking stock of himself and the situation.  He saw that straight flight was futile; inevitably it would bring him face to face with the sea.  

In "The Most Dangerous Game," why does General Zaroff think he is justified in playing his game?

In The Most Dangerous Game,"which factor contributes most to General Zaroff's defeat at Rainsford's hands?

“The lights of the yacht became faint and ever-vanishing fireflies” contains an example of  

“Sleep had given him new vigor; a sharp hunger was picking at him.” This line contains   

What figurative language can be found in this line: “giant rocks with razor edges crouch like a sea monster with wide-open jaws”?

“He lived a year in a minute” is an example of what type of figurative language?

In The Most Dangerous Game, which event happens first?

In The Most Dangerous Game, which answer best describes the problem General Zaroff has before he invents his game?

In The Most Dangerous Game, what is the game that Zaroff invents?

In The Most Dangerous Game, how does Rainsford finally defeat General Zaroff?

In The Most Dangerous Game, what does General Zaroff list as important attributes of the animal he wishes to hunt?

What is the meaning of appraising in the following sentence from The Most Dangerous Game? Base your answer on the context clues.  

Whenever he looked up from his plate he found the general studying him, appraising him narrowly.

What is the meaning of quarry in  the following passage from "The Most Dangerous Game?" Base your answer on context clues.  

"I wanted the ideal animal to hunt, "explained  the general. "So I said" 'What are the attributes of an ideal quarry?"'

What is the meaning of futile in the following sentence from "The Most Dangerous Game?" Base your answers on context clues.  

Now he had got a grip on himself, had stopped, and was taking stock of himself and the situation.  He saw that straight flight was futile; inevitably it would bring him face to face with the sea.  

In "The Most Dangerous Game," why does General Zaroff think he is justified in playing his game?

In The Most Dangerous Game,"which factor contributes most to General Zaroff's defeat at Rainsford's hands?

“The lights of the yacht became faint and ever-vanishing fireflies” contains an example of  

“Sleep had given him new vigor; a sharp hunger was picking at him.” This line contains   

What figurative language can be found in this line: “giant rocks with razor edges crouch like a sea monster with wide-open jaws”?

“He lived a year in a minute” is an example of what type of figurative language?

In The Most Dangerous Game, what does General Zaroff list as important attributes of the animal he wishes to hunt?

"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."

"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."

"History has shown time and again that absolute power corrupts absolutely."

"After years of this type of disrespect from your boss, countless hours wasted, birthdays missed… it's time that you took a stand."

"If my years as a Marine taught me anything, it's that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation."

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery… We also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."

"There's no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family so that you can sleep soundly at night."

"I'm not just invested in this community - I love every building, every business, every hard-working member of this town."

"Private demand for the product has tapered off for the past three years, and this year's sales figures are at an all-time low. It's time to research other options."

Ethos:

A certified nutritionist would have ethos when speaking at a health food convention.

Which is the most dominant appeal is most clearly used here?

What is the dominant appeal is used here?

Scout's father is a doctor.

Hoovervilles was a small shanty town named after the president “Herbert Hoover”.

The Cunninghams are a family of lazy, dishonest farmers.

What is the name of the town where Scout and Jem live?

Atticus accepted Tom Robinson's case because

Why does Atticus think he can't win Tom Robinson's case?

Miss Maudie said that Judge Taylor helped Tom as best he could by ____.

The morning after the trial, Bob Ewell . . .

How did Tom's arm and hand become shriveled?

Why does Atticus go down to the jail?

According to Atticus, what bird is it acceptable to shoot?

Aunt Alexandra and Scout have a discussion about Fine Folks. Scout says Fine Folks are

On the night after the snow, what tragic event happens?

What is Jem's punishment for wrecking Mrs. Dubose's flowers?

What event changes the children's perspective of their father?

What does Boo Radley ask of Scout?

What surprised Jem when he returned to retrieve his pants?

Why does Scout punch her cousin, Francis?

The novel both starts and ends with the incident in which –

____________ wrote the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird".