Rhetorical Triangle
The definition of logos.
Logic or the message conveyed to a reader
How should one start their paper?
An introduction with an interesting hook.
What is a thesis?
The main idea that a text develops
The definition of figurative language.
A way to engage your readers and usher then through your writing with a more creative tone.
What is Analysis?
An analysis is the close examination of the parts of a text with the goal of interpreting it as a whole.
The definition of kairos and how it can be used.
The setting and time. Kairos can be used to determine whether or not an ad or article is relevant to the time or setting
How does the work citied page need to be formatted?
MLA format, with 12 point font, double spaced, and a hanging indent after the first line?
What is a summary?
A brief or general restatement of the content of a source
What is onomatopoeia? Give an example.
Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound associated with with its name.
Ex: boom, crash, splash, meow, woof
What is cause and effect?
Tracing the reasons that led to an outcome, or anticipating the likely result of an event or circumstance.
The definition of ethos and an example.
The credibility of a speaker or writer
Ex: A doctor when it comes to an illness
When writing an essay which point of views do you end to avoid. Give examples.
1st and 3rd person point of view.
Ex:
1st- me, you, I
3rd- we, our, us
The definition of plagiarism.
Presenting someone’s work as your own whether intentionally or by accident
What is a metaphor? Give and example
A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Ex: It’s raining cats and dogs.
What is a reflection and when is it used?
In writing, an analysis of a completed project that considers what the writer learned during the writing process. It is usually used in the conclusion paragraph of an essay.
The definition of pathos and an example of when pathos would/could be applied.
The emotional appeal to the audience
Ex: Using sadness to pull in their audience
How is peer review or peer revision helpful?
It allows others to gain insight from their peers and helps them add more information and create a stronger paper.
The definition of context
The situation in which a text is created including its creator, audience, purpose, medium, and genre, as well as other factors
What is a smilie and which words are in a simile? Give an example.
A simile is a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing to another of a different kind. The words used typically are like and as.
Ex. Quick as a fox
What makes a good analysis?
To have a good analysis one must be able to analyze their topic without having a biased opinion. You also need to be able to compare the topic to something relevant. There also needs to an argument provided and evidence to support it.
The 5 main parts of the rhetorical triangle?
Ethos, pathos logos, kairos, and fallacies
What makes a good argumentative paper?
Having a good claim and being able to provide ample evidence to back it up. Providing evidence for all sides is important but also being able to prove or provide evidence why one side is stronger or a better decision that the others.
What is the writing process? Give example of a few steps.
The steps a writer takes when composing a text which can vary greatly from writer to writer and from situation to situation
Ex: coming up with an idea, research, outline.
What is personification? What is a good example?
Personification is the attribute of a personal nature or human characteristic to something nonhuman.
Ex: Lightening danced across the sky.
What is interpretation? Give an example. How do you interpret a text?
Interpretation is uses context and critical analysis to explain the meaning of a text. For example when reading a text the way you understand it would be your interpretation of the text. To interpret a text you would have to read and examine the text to see the pattern of language and content and also understand the meaning or reason for the text.