Vocab
Diction
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Critical Thinking
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
100
Define pro.
an argument for something
100
Choose the word with a positive connotation.
I had a (fine/wonderful) day.
I had a wonderful day.
100
What countries border Thailand?
Malaysia, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), and Cambodia
100
Is this a fact or an opinion?
Autumn is the best season because the temperature is perfect.
Opinion
100
What is this an example of?
A commercial about a specific brand of toothpaste says that 4 out of 5 dentists use it.
Ethos
200
Define perspective
a way of thinking about and understanding something
200
Choose the word with a negative connotation.
My brother's cat is (overweight/fat).
My brother's cat is fat.
200
Where is Ms. Powers from in the United States?
200
Identify the two absolute words in the sentence.
I know that it's impossible for him to go to prison because he is perfect.
impossible and perfect
200
Ethos, pathos, and logos are called......
modes of persuasion
300
Define convince
to cause someone to believe that something is true
300
Choose the word with a positive connotation.
Her grandmother is (opinionated/knowledgeable).
Her grandmother is knowledgeable.
300
Define principle
a moral rule or belief that helps you know what is right and wrong and that influences your actions
300
Why is critical thinking important?
Varies
300
Pathos appeals to....
emotions and feelings, biases and prejudices, senses, and motivations
400
Define unanimous
the greatest or most extreme
400
Write a phrase with a negative connotation
Sarah: I don't agree with you.
Julie: Well, let's __________________.
Well, let's drop it.
400
Define ethos, pathos, and logos
the credibility of the speaker or writer
a quality that causes people to feel others’ emotions
logic, reasoning, evidence, and facts to support an argument
400
Write an opinion using an absolute word.
Varies.
400
This is an example of....
Logos
500
Define irrevocable
not able to be changed
500
Write a word with a negative connotation.
A: Don't you think Ms. Powers should give more homework?
B: _________________
No way! or I totally disagree. or I beg to differ. or I'd say the exact opposite.
500
How long is the final debate in our class debate?
3 minutes
500
What are the 4 steps for critical thinking?
Question, Evidence, Rule, and Conclusion
500
Convince me that school uniforms are not good using ethos.
varies