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Reading April 18, 2013
F.O.A. (Bellwork) • Right now, there may be an invisible enemy ready to strike. He's called BAC (bacteria) and he can make people sick. In fact, even though consumers can't see BAC--or smell him, or feel him--he and millions more like him may already be invading food products, kitchen surfaces, knives, and other utensils. But consumers have the power to Fight BAC! and to keep food safe from harmful bacteria. In which point of view is this selection written? • A. third person • B. It shifts from third to first person. • C. second person • D. first person
F.O.A. (Bellwork) • Every day my dad is mad for the first fifteen or twenty minutes after he arrives home from work. I have no idea what his problem is, and he refuses to tell me. Every time I try to ask him what is up with his behavior, he gets mad at me and starts slamming doors for no apparent reason. Which point of view does the author use in this story? • A. first person • B. third person limited • C. third person • D. second person
F.O.A. (Bellwork) • “Because of engineering, I have been able to experience things I never thought I would be able to do as an undergraduate.”Which persuasive device is used in this sentence? • A. testimonial • B. loaded words • C. bandwagon • D. emotional appeal
F.O.A. (Bellwork) • “Knowing the way teenagers associate music with fun, NYR is turning its survey into a party! Everyone who takes part is treated to a constant supply of soda and all kinds of snacks.”Which persuasive technique does the author use to encourage teenagers to participate? • A. bandwagon appeal to their interests • B. emotional plea to beg them to come • C. testimonial about the fun they will have • D. snob appeal about the great prizes available
Quiz • 1.What genre would best describe this story? • 2.If the story was told from the Widow’s point of view how would the story be different? • 3.What moral dilemma were Li-en and the other fairy ladies faced with? • 4.What is a summary of this story? • 5.What is one critique that you might have for this group of performers?
After the quiz • Turn to page 43 in the blue book. • Answer 64-76.