Archetypes Across Time
What is an archetype? Give one example.
A universal symbol or character type found across cultures and time. Example: The Hero.
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
Define ethos
Appeal to credibility or character
What is an expository text?
A text that explains, informs, or describes.
What is figurative language?
Language that uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful.
Name a hero archetype from ancient mythology and a modern story.
Oydessius from The Odyssey
How do you format a parenthetical citation for a book by one author?
(Author’s Last Name Page Number) — e.g., (Lee 45).
Which appeal uses logic and facts?
Logos
Name one common organizational pattern in expository writing.
Cause and effect, compare/contrast, chronological.
Give an example of connotation vs. denotation.
Juvenile (a young person) den
Juvenile (a criminal) conn
What belongs on a Works Cited page?
Author, title, publisher, publication date, and format
Identify the rhetorical appeal in this ad: “9 out of 10 doctors recommend this toothpaste.”
Logos
Identify the technique used in a how-to article.
Step-by-step or sequential organization.
Identify the mood created by this sentence: “The wind howled through the empty streets.”
Eerie, lonely, or suspenseful.
Integrate and cite a quote from Of Mice and Men using MLA format in a sentence
Lennie says, “I didn’t mean no harm, George” (Steinbeck 22).
How does Martin Luther King Jr. use pathos in “I Have a Dream”?
He evokes emotion through imagery of children, justice, and hope.
Evaluate the effectiveness of compare/contrast structure in a science article.
It helps readers understand similarities and differences between concepts, aiding comprehension.
Define internal vs. external conflict.
Internal: struggle within a character; External: struggle with outside forces.