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The dictionary definition of a word is the...
a) connotation
b) denotation
c)
d)

What are the three types of author's purpose? Remember PIE
a) persuade, introduce, explain
b) persuade, inform, entertain
c) persuade, inform, explain
d) propose, inform, explain

What is author's perspective?
a) the author's reason for writing the story
b) the author's perspective or viewpoint on a subject
c) the author's main take away
d) the author's feelings about the main character

All of the following are ways bias can be created EXCEPT...
a) the writer has incomplete information
b) the writer is deliberately trying to persuade the audience
c) the writer's experience is influencing the writer's attitude
d) the writer is supporting his work with research

What is bias?
a) preference or opinion
b) remaining neutral
c) two stances on a topic
d) not caring

All of the following are things to look for when trying to find bias except...
a) generalizations
b) exaggerations
c) facts
d) opinions

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable form of evidence?
a) facts
b) opinions
c) quotations
d) examples

Reasoning is an explanation that ___________ your claim to the ___________ that it supports.
a) reasons, evidence
b) connects, reasoning,
c) evidence, reasons
d) connects, evidence

Claims are all the following except
a) statements that answer the original question
b) ownership of an object
c) what you know
d) the writer's position or stance on a topic

What does C-E-R stand for?
a) clues, expectations, reasons
b) clues, evidence, rules
c) claims, evidence, reasoning
d) claims, expectations, rights

The idea or emotional meaning behind a word is the...
a) connotation
b) denotation
c)
d)

Which word's connotation is NEGATIVE?
a) cheap
b) inexpensive
c)
d)

An opinion is...
a) biased
b) unbiased
c)
d)

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