Rhetorical Appeals
As a doctor with over 20 years of experience, I can tell you this medicine is safe and effective.
Ethos
All mammals breathe air. A dolphin is a mammal. So, dolphins breathe air.
(deductive, inductive, or abductive?)
Deductive reasoning
I walked into the room and couldn’t believe my eyes. This was the best birthday surprise ever!
First Person Point of View
The most exciting point in the story, the turning point, or when everything goes wrong for the characters.
Climax
I am so hungry, I could eat a horse!
Hyperbole
Studies show that students who read 20 minutes a day score higher on tests and build stronger vocabularies.
Logos
I’ve seen three dogs today, and all of them had collars. I think most dogs must wear collars.
Inductive Reasoning
You must mix the ingredients carefully, or the cake won’t rise properly.
Second Person Point of View
The end of the story, all conflicts are resolved.
Resolution
Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers
Alliteration
Imagine being stuck outside in the freezing cold with no coat, no food, and nowhere to go.
Pathos
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
The lights are off and no cars are in the driveway. Maybe nobody is home.
Abductive Reasoning
(Double Points for correct answers)
Sarah opened the letter and smiled. She didn’t know that Tom had already read it.
Third Person Point of View
The conflict begins to be resolved leading to the resolution of the story.
Falling Action
My stomach screamed for food as I stood in the lunch line.
Personification
Our school librarian recommends this book because it teaches important life lessons and is written by a well-known author.
Ethos
Every time I eat peanuts, my throat feels itchy. I must be allergic to peanuts.
Inductive Reasoning
Marcus wanted to win the race, but Jenna was secretly hoping he wouldn’t.
Third Person Point of View
The beginning of the story where we learn about the characters, setting, and background information.
Exposition
Break a leg!
Idiom
If you stay up late playing video games, you will be too tired for school and your grades will go down.
Logos
All books in the library are organized by category. This book is in the “Science” section, so it must be a science book.
Deductive Reasoning
You walk into the haunted house, heart pounding. Every creak and whisper makes your skin crawl.
Second Person Point of View
The story starts getting good. We see the events that lead to the main conflict.
Rising Action
Metaphor