The Declaration of Independence - Terms to Know

What genre is The Declaration of Independence a part of?

• Novel

• Public Document

• Private Letter

• Poem

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is NOT included in an argumentative text as described in the learning material?

• A clear, arguable thesis

• Reasons and evidence that support the thesis

• A summary of the author's favorite topics

• A call to action

What does parallel structure, or parallelism, refer to in writing?

• Using different patterns of words to show contrast

• Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance

• Presenting evidence and responses to counterarguments

• Repeating the first letter/sound of a word within close proximity in a text

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the purpose of syntax in the context of The Declaration of Independence?

• To express and emphasize ideas

• To provide a list of historical events

• To describe characters in a story

• To outline the rules and regulations of government

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is a counterargument?

• A supporting argument that strengthens the thesis

• Addressing a possible claim against the original claim; includes evidence and responses

• A conclusion that sums up the important ideas

• An emotional appeal to the audience

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• The boy bounced the basketball.

• The wind whispered slowly and softly.

• The Declaration of Independence is a public document.

• A counterargument is a claim against the original claim.

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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

"The sky was as blue as the Caribbean, the clouds sailing through it like white boats." What literary device is used in this sentence?

• Anaphora

• Parallelism

• Metaphor

• Imagery

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison of two unlike things using like or as.

• Figurative language that engages one or more of the five senses.

• A comparison of two unlike things; not meant literally.

• Parts of the text that are not in the main story or body of the text.

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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 is NOT a text feature?

• Table of Contents

• Captions

• The salty ocean air was so distinct you could almost taste it.

• Titles/subtitles

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is a simile?

• A comparison of two things using like or as; not meant literally.

• A comparison of two unlike things; not meant literally.

• Figurative language that engages one or more of the five senses.

• Parts of the text that are not in the main story or body of the text.

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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