Unit 1 & 2 Vocabulary & Analysis Quiz -1

Ready to dive into the world of literature and music? Let's see if you can identify what a "genre" really means!

• A deep dive into the analysis of a masterpiece

• A unique category that groups various artistic compositions together, be it in tunes or tales, based on their shared characteristics

• A baseless statement, floating without evidence

• A personal narrative of a memorable incident

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

🌟 Let's dive into the world of facts! What does it mean if information is "objective"? 🌟

• It's like a personal diary entry, filled with feelings and opinions.

• It's like a solid rock of truth, based purely on factual evidence without any personal bias.

• It's an imaginative story, spun from the threads of an author's creativity.

• It's a secret message, meant only for a special group of people.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Pop Quiz Time! 🌟 Which of these examples smells like "bias"?

• A news report that just sticks to the facts, no fluff, no fuss

• A scientific study that's been given the thumbs up by peers and is all the rage

• An opinion piece that's all heart eyes for one political candidate, evidence? Who needs it!

• A textbook that's just definitions, as dry as the desert

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Can you spot the undeniable fact among these statements?

• Chocolate reigns supreme as the ultimate ice cream flavor.

• At sea level, water dares to boil at exactly 100°C.

• Immersing in fiction is merely chasing after the wind.

• Summer outshines winter in every conceivable way.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Let's dive into the world of information! What exactly does "credibility" mean when we're talking about where our info comes from?

• The superpower of a source to keep us entertained

• How much content a source can pack into its pages

• The trustworthiness and reliability of the source

• How many eyeballs have scanned over the source

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Ready to become a writing detective? 🕵️‍♂️ Let's uncover the mystery! Which style of writing is all about laying out the facts, explaining, and informing without weaving a narrative or pushing an opinion?

• Is it the persuasive one, trying to win you over to a certain viewpoint?

• Or maybe the narrative type, telling a story with characters and plots?

• Could it be the expository style, focusing on explaining and describing?

• Or is it the expressive writing, filled with personal feelings and opinions?

Let's play detective! What does it mean to make an "inference"?

• A direct statement of fact

• A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning, just like Sherlock Holmes!

• A personal belief that cannot be proven, like believing in unicorns!

• A documented historical event, something you'd find in a history book!

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Let's dive into the world of opinions and facts! Can you spot the "subjective" statement among these?

• The Earth takes a leisurely stroll around the Sun.

• When you add 2 and 2, you magically get 4!

• Isn't that painting just a feast for the eyes?

• Paris reigns as the undisputed capital of France.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

Ready to dive into the world of stories? Let's see if you can spot the difference! What makes "fiction" stand out from non-fiction?

• Fiction takes you on a journey through real events, while non-fiction doesn't.

• Fiction is like a diary, always in the first person, while non-fiction offers a different perspective.

• Fiction is the playground of imagination, while non-fiction sticks to the facts.

• Fiction is a quick read, shorter than non-fiction.

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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 does the term "style" really mean when we talk about writing? 📝

• The cool way the text struts its stuff on the page

• How spot-on the facts are in the story

• The unique way a writer dances with words to express ideas

• The trustworthiness of the sources giving the gossip in the text

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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