Slides
Rhetorical Strategies
Thanksgiving
100

What is Sara's last name? 

Branson 

100

"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."

Ethos 

100

Where is Thanksgiving celebrated at? 

America

200

What is one stereotype conveyed in "On Dumpster Diving."

Ignorant, dirty, and indolent. (Or words similiar)

200

"I'm not just invested in this community - I love every building, every business, every hard-working member of this town."

Pathos

200

What is the main dish for Thanksgiving?

Turkey

300

What is a stereotype conveyed in "Turkey's in the Kitchen." 

That men are useless when it comes to tasks that are viewed as “feminine.” (Or similiar)

300

"Based on the dozens of archaeological expeditions I've made all over the world, I am confident that those potsherds are Mesopotamian in origin."

Ethos

300

What group of people attended the First Thanksgiving?

Pilgrims and Native Americans

400

What is the Author's main purpose? 

The author’s purpose is to address the impact society has on gender roles in a family.

400

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery… We also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."

Logos

400

What is the main message/theme of Thanksgiving?

Give thanks for what you have.

500

What is the connection between "On Dumpster Diving" and "Turkey's in the Kitchen."

Stereotypes 

500

"Don't be the last person on the block to have their lawn treated - you don't want to be the laughing stock of your community!"

Pathos

500

What is the exact year of the first Thanksgiving?  

1621

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