9th Grade FSA Reading

Front

What is Ethos?

Back

A mode of persuasion that relies on the author's credibility or track record.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is the Central Idea of a text?

Back

The main thing that the author wants the reader to take away from the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is Foreshadowing?

Back

A narrative technique that gives hints about how a story will end.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is a story's Theme?

Back

The moral or lesson that the story conveys.

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

Front

What are the three modes of persuasion?

Back

Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is Pathos?

Back

A mode of persuasion that appeals to the audience's emotions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is Logos?

Back

A mode of persuasion that relies on logical reasoning and evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is Tone in literature?

Back

The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What are Context Clues?

Back

Hints or information within the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is Suspense in a story?

Back

A feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what may happen next.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4