Transcript 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.
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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.
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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.