DOL 12/11

What is a stanza in poetry?

• A type of rhyme scheme

• A group of lines forming a unit

• A single line of poetry

• A type of meter

Which of the following is a characteristic of informational texts?

• Use of fictional characters

• Use of factual information

• Use of rhyme and meter

• Use of dialogue

Identify the main purpose of an argumentative text.

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To describe a scene

Which of the following is a common strategy for editing a written text? THINK CUPS!

• Adding more adjectives

• Checking for grammatical errors

• Changing the font style

• Increasing the word count

Why do poets use imagery in their poems?

• It provides a rhythm to the poem

• It creates a visual picture for the reader

• It adds more words to the poem

• It makes the poem longer

What is the effect of using a counterargument in an argumentative text?

• It weakens the main argument

• It confuses the reader

• It strengthens the main argument by addressing opposing views

• It makes the text longer

Analyze how the structure of an informational text can aid in understanding the content.

• It provides a predictable pattern for the reader

• It makes the text more entertaining

• It allows the author to use more complex vocabulary

• It helps the reader to skip sections

Why might poets use metaphors to help convey a theme?

• Metaphors make the poem more difficult to understand

• Metaphors can deepen the reader's understanding of the theme

• Metaphors are unnecessary in poetry

• Metaphors are only used to add length to the poem

What are the main two strategies I want you to use when revising and editing?

• 5 Ws

• TPCASTT

• CUPS

• ARMS

Which of the following best describes the role of a thesis statement in an argumentative text?

• It provides a summary of the text

• It states the main argument or position

• It introduces the topic

• It lists the supporting evidence