DPM #2 Review (Argument + Drama + Revising & Editing)

What is a rhetorical question?

• A question that doesn't need an answer.

• A question that has a clear answer.

• A statement that explains facts.

• A way to end a story.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is the purpose of a rhetorical question in a persuasive argument?

• To confuse the audience

• To provide a factual answer

• To summarize an argument

• To make the audience think

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

Why do authors use direct address in speeches?

• To explain complicated ideas.

• To make the audience feel involved.

• To describe a setting.

• To show evidence.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which sentence uses loaded language?

• "We must act now to save our beautiful forests."

• "The meeting is scheduled for next week."

• "The plant needs water to grow."

• "The sun rises in the east."

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

A sweeping generalization happens when:

• Someone assumes one thing is true for everyone.

• An author uses a lot of details.

• A claim is supported by strong evidence.

• An argument is repeated multiple times.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

If an author describes a stormy night with words like "dark," "howling," and "chaos," what mood does this create?

• Calm and peaceful

• Scary and intense

• Funny and lighthearted

• Boring and plain

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How is an author’s tone different from mood?

• Tone reflects the writer’s attitude, and mood impacts the atmosphere.

• Tone and mood are the same thing.

• Tone focuses on setting, and mood focuses on characters.

• Tone is about how readers feel, and mood is about dialogue

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of these sentences best demonstrates a formal tone?

• “I guess this is fine, whatever.”

• “This is an example of how teamwork leads to success.”

• “Well, you see, that’s just how it works.”

• “Wow! That’s amazing!”

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does an author create a suspenseful mood?

• By using cheerful and happy words

• By describing events in a calm and steady way

• By using dark, mysterious, or uncertain language

• By including logical arguments and evidence

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Repeating the same words or phrases in a text helps to:

• Make the author’s voice stronger.

• Confuse the reader.

• Add unnecessary details.

• Change the story’s setting.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3