English Quiz (Lesson 1-4, 7) Flashcards
anything that might inform a person about something and provide knowledge to somebody
sources of information
3 classification of sources of information
- primary
- secondary
- tertiary
- authentic/hasnt been subjected to evaluation
- report discoveries
- information written at a certain point of research
primary sources
- provide information, discussion, and/or interpretation of the evidence
- evaluation of primary sources
- information are written by authors who did not personally witness the event
secondary sources
- serves as a collection of primary and secondary sources
- doesnt give info, but relays known info
tertiary sources
6 characteristics of good information
- accuracy
- completeness
- timeliness
- consistency
- relevant
- uniqueness
ways to protect yourself from fake info
- be attentive when identifying and locating information
- be central and do research
- acknowledge the source
- also called textual features
- are tools or guides that support of allow readers to understand complex concepts
- they are usually outlines, or visuals that highlight the dominant idea of a concept
textual aid
2 types of text
- linear
- non linear
needs to be read from beginning to end to make sense of the text
linear text
non sequential
non linear text
examples of textual aids (9)
- venn diagram
- flowchart
- graphic organizer
- concept map
- bar graph
- line graph
- map
- table
- pie chart
Overlapping ovals that show similarities
and differences between topics.
venn aigram
Organizes the sequence, process, connection
and relationship
flowchart
Visual representation of concepts that
makes them concrete.
graphic organizer
An illustration of important ideas,
accompanied by specific characteristics
concept map
Vertical or horizontal images that explain
data in a specific categories
bar graph
A chart that indicates changes or transition in
the course of time
line graph
A diagram that shows the physical features,
characteristics and dimensions of a landmass or
water features of a specific area.
map
A circulate image that is divided into
particular parts or segments that make up a
whole, highlighting proportions with numbers
or digits.
pie chart
An organized image that depicts set of figures or
facts that show a large collection of data that are
linked together
table
3 general purposes that a writer or creator is guided by
- to inform
- to persuade
- to entertain
the author intends to provide factual information for his/her readers
to inform
the author/s objective is to amuse and delight his/her audience
to entertain
the author’s objective is to convince and influence his/her readers to find merit in his/her standpoint
to persuade
chronological order of events in a story
plot
introduction or beginning of a story
exposition
this part reveals the immediate conflict in the story
rising action
the turning point wherein the characters have a very difficult decision to make , which will determine the ensuing events in the story
climax
here, tensions begin to disappear, and you will see how the decisions of the character/s affect the story
falling action
in traditional, realistic stories, usually the conflict appears to be resolved, and there is a sense of a new beginning for the characters
resolution
a backdrop or environment in which the story is set
setting
is a person or figure, inanimate object, or animal that drives the story forward
character
the villain, enemy, or the evildoer in the story
antagonist
main character of the story
protagonist
a character who develops, changes, and evolves over time
dynamic character
a character who does not experience change in the course of the story
static character
a character who is complex and a risk taker who thinks of and employs unconventional methods to solve issues
round character
a character who is stereotyped into playing a part expected of him/her
stock character
a character who possesses a singular trait or personality
flat character
an individual who plays a contrasting character to the protagonist, either supporting role or antagonist
foil
process authors use to develop characters and create images of the characters for the audience
characterization
author tells us what he/she wants to know about the characters
direct characterization
author shows us things about the character to help us have an understanding of the character’s personality
indirect characterization
french writer who created les miserables
victor-marie hugo
when and where was victor-marie hugo born
february 26 1802
bescanson, france
when and where did victor-marie hugo die
may 22 1885
paris, france
- a novel written by victor hugo
- was published in french in 1862
les miserables
an ex-convict in 19th century france (les miserables)
jean valjean
morally strict inspector (les miserables)
javert
a single mother and prostitute to provide her her daughter (les miserables)
fantine
refers to actual hearing process
receiving stage
a student and revolutionary who falls in love with valjean’s adopted daughter (les miserables)
marius
jean valjean’s adopted daughter (les miserables)
cosette
why did jean valjean go to jail? (les miserables)
stole a loaf of bread
how long was jean valjean imprisoned? (les miserables)
19 years
what are the stages of listening
- receiving stage
- understanding stage
- evaluating stage
- responding stage
- remembering stage
focuses on generating meaning on what has been heard
understanding stage
allows the listener to provide verbal or non verbal feedback and responses based on the listening contexts
responding stage
requires both the listener and the speaker to meet in between regarding the points portrayed in the listening process
evaluating stage
is a personal stage for the listener allowing him/her to integrate in him/herself the info heard
remembering stage
This type of listening occurs when the receiver of the message consciously decides whether what he/she has heard is factual, analyzes and judges its validity, and accepts or rejects the message.
analytical listening
- means a language that is meant to be spoken,
unlike its counterpart language, which is designed
to be written. - it is integral to the society because it helps
people freely express their feelings, emotions,
insights, ideas and opinion on things or situations
that matter to them.
spoken text
designed to be written
written language
Spoken words can be utilized effectively through this following
- Fluency
- Tone
- Cohesion
- Correctness
- A technique used to present ideas in order to influence
audience or convince to perform a certain action. - is ones ability to convince others to reconsider their points of view
persuasion
- Nonfiction material
- Features persuasive techniques
- Allow readers to acknowledge and agree with the
author’s perspective
persuasive text
parts of a persuasive text
- introduction
- body
- conclusion
this contains the topic sentence and significant reasons for creating your thesis statement. this part also presents your arguments and pieces of evidence
body (persuasive text)
- first Paragraph of the text
- must have a catchy hook
- background information
- thesis Statement
introduction (persuasive text)
Summarize the main points
and restates and reinforces the thesis statement
conclusion (persuasive text)
the ability to administer spoken text that is exact, confident, expressive, and constant
fluency
-is a sentence that identifies, determines and
introduces the objectives, aims, purposes, and focus
of your student’s topic. It will help your reader to get
an idea of the gist, context, and scope of your
paper.
thesis statement
refers to the pitch or volume oft he voice that contributes to the pleasantness and believability of the speaker
tone
- refers to the appeal of ethics or an authors character
- refers to a person’s believability or credibility
ethos
is the systematic order, pattern, or logical arrangement of ideas that allows the audience ore listeners to relate to the meaning of the message
cohesion
opening statement that functions as the attention getter that would be immediately be noticeable and pique the interest of the reader
hook
refers to the certainty of the data enclosed in the message
correctness
3 rhetorical appeals
- ethos
- pathos
- logos
refers to the appeal to logic or reason
logos
refers to sympathy and emotions
pathos
are questions that are not intended or meant to be answered
rhetorical questions
refer to various pieces of information made up of figures and data that can be used as reliable and factual pieces of evidence
facts and statistics
features of persuasive text
- rhetorical questions
- emotive language
- exaggeration
- facts and statistics
- alliteration
- rule of three
- use of the inclusive “we”
- repetition
refers to statements that are amplified, more prominent, or over-the-top descriptions of people, things, concepts, or phenomena
exaggeration
is a rhetorical device that starts with the same letter or consonant sound used repeatedly in phrases or sentences
alliteration
are word choices designed to arouse, stimulate. or invoke a strong emotional response from its audience
emotive language
refers to the utilization of three adjectives to prove a point and emphasize the degree of importance of a specific word
rule of three
- refers to the technique of consciously adding the readers in the delivery of the persuasive text
- using the words we, us, and you
use of the inclusive “we”
- is a tool writers use to allow the audience to appreciate the power of words used, comprehend an unpopular point of view, or support an advocacy
- literary device that uses repetitive words, phrases, or sentences for emphasis
repetition
indicates the broad key and main point of the text and usually demonstrates and highlights the topic sentence of the main idea of the selection
general statement
provides details or pieces of evidence that will support and strengthen how the readers understand the main topic
specific statement
