Persuasion
This persuasive strategy appeals to credibility or character.
What is ethos?
This character was a soc and wore rings that left a scar on Johnny's face.
Who is Bob?
“The sun in the west was a drop of burning gold that slid near and nearer the sill of the world.” —Lord of the Flies
What is a metaphor?
Mr. Boykin
Who is our principal?
This is your homework every night in English.
What is read 30 minutes?
This persuasive strategy appeals to emotion.
What is pathos?
This poor guy went north looking for gold and could NOT get warm until...he was cremated.
Who is Sam McGee?
"She tried to get rid of the kitten which had scrambled up her back and stuck like a burr just out of reach.” — Little Women
What is a simile?
Mr. Thompson, Mr. Klink and Mr. Feeney
Who are the 7th grade Civics teachers?
You learn the characters, setting, and conflict.
What is exposition?
This persuasive technique contains facts and figures.
What is logos?
This character had red hair, so people called her Cherry.
Who is Sherry Valance?
"The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew,/ The furrow followed free;" --The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
What is alliteration?
Ms. Tan
Who is our librarian?
Speech, thoughts and feelings, effect on others, actions, and looks.
What is indirect characterization?
An advertisement includes Kevin Hart (the comedian) talking about a credit card company. It is using...
What is ethos?
This person killed Pete Van Horn.
Who is Charlie?
"I’ll love you, dear, I’ll love you/Till China and Africa meet" --As I Walked Out One Evening
What is hyperbole?
Ms. Hogwood
Who is the activities coordinator?
A hint at something that will happen later in the story.
What is foreshadowing?
An advertisement includes animals who have been mistreated to elicit donations. It is using...
What is pathos?
This character's car started "by itself."
Who is Les Goodman?
"Fall had barely touched the full splendor of the trees, and during the height of the day the sun briefly regained its summertime power."--A Separate Peace
What is personification?
1955
What year was Williamsburg Middle School built?
Bob's rings represented violence.
What is symbolism?