Figures of Speech
Academic Vocabulary
Rhetorical Appeals
Spelling
Logical Fallacies
100
She is like a lion.
Simile
100
What is the meaning of the word "rebuttal?"
This word refers to information that weakens an argument by proving it inaccurate or incomplete.
100
Which rhetorical appeal uses emotions to persuade an audience?
Pathos
100
Believe or beleive
Believe
100
The French family I stayed with over the summer had read all the British romantic poets. It's amazing how cosmopolitan and well educated French people are.
Hasty Generalization
200
My sister is a workhorse. She never stops working.
Metaphor
200
What is a counterclaim?
A counterclaim is an opposing argument or claim made in response to an initial claim, designed to rebut or contradict it.
200
Which rhetorical appeal has to do with credibility, trust, experience, and qualification?
Daily Double
Ethos
200
Accomodation or accommodation?
Accommodation
200
That video has 10 million views, so the content must be true/high quality.
Daily Double
Ad populum
300
The big black bear bit a black bug.
Alliteration
300
What is the meaning of "foreshadowing?"
Daily Double
When an author includes subtle hints and clues that suggest events that will happen later in the story.
300
“Studies show that schools with later start times improve student attendance and academic performance. Therefore, districts should adjust schedules to support student success.” Which rhetorical appeal is most dominant here?
Logos
300
Responsability or Responsibility
Daily Double
Responsibility
300
Wife: I'd rather have a dog than a cat.
Husband: Why do you hate cats?
Which fallacy is being used here?
Straw Man
400
Opportunity knocked on the door.
Daily Double
Personification
400
What is an inference?
An inference is a logical conclusion or "educated guess" made by combining clues, evidence, or known facts with your own background knowledge.
400
A commercial says, “9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste.” Which rhetorical appeal is being used?
Ethos
400
Liaison or Leeaison
Liaison
400
How could Linda have anything insightful to say about foreign affairs? She grew up on a farm.
Ad Hominem
500
I walked a million miles to get here.
Hyperbole
500
What does ambiguous mean?
Unclear
500
“If we do not protect the environment now, future generations will suffer from polluted air and water.”
Which rhetorical appeal is most evident, and why?
Pathos
500
Rythim or Rhythm
Rhythm
500
A driver pulled over for speeding tells the officer, "Shouldn't you be out catching real criminals who are robbing banks?
Red Herring