Vocabulary
An exchange of opposite views
An argument
Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line. He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far. Just then there was a sharp yank on the line. Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed.
What is the author's purpose?
To entertain the reader with a silly story.
Which paragraph should you state your claim?
In the introduction paragraph.
Pathos appeals to the audience's ___________.
emotions
In which step of PLORE would you hunt for underlined words, subtitles, and captions and make annotations to those features?
L-Locate
Appeals to the audience through the writer's character, credibility, and ethics.
Ethos
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters.
What is the author's purpose?
To inform the reader about The Underground Railroad.
True or False: It is not important to acknowledge the other side of the argument?
False, you must acknowledge the other side of the argument.
Ethos appeals to the audience through the writer's __________.
credibility
In which step of PLORE would you use the title, pictures, and graphics to determine what the text might be about?
P-Predict
Appeals to the audience with reason using facts.
Logos
The Slim‐O‐Matic will cause you to lose pounds and inches from your body in one month. This amazing machine helps you to exercise correctly and provides an easy video to show you the proper way to exercise. Send $75.99 and begin exercising today.
What is the author's purpose?
To persuade the reader to buy the Slim-O-Matic.
The body paragraphs of an argumentative essay state your ___________ to support the claim.
reasons
Is this an example of Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
A packaged bottle of medicine claiming that it is the #1 doctor recommended pain reliever, is dye-free, and easily digestible.
Logos
In which step of PLORE would you cross out the wrong answer choices and look for text evidence in the passage for the answer?
E-Eliminate and Evaluate
Appeals to the audience's emotions.
Pathos
Tofu is a product that is becoming very popular as a low-calorie, cholesterol-free meat substitute. Formerly it was found exclusively in Asian markets and health food stores, but today tofu can be purchased in most supermarket produce departments. This white, cheese like substance is made from the condensed milk of soybeans. It is extremely high in protein and low in sodium. Tofu is almost tasteless by itself, but it can be easily mixed into sauces and soups; it can even be made to imitate scrambled eggs.
What is the author's purpose?
To describe tofu to the reader
After you state the counterclaim of an argument, you need to include your _____________.
rebuttal
Is this an example of Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
A dog lying down on a concrete floor, behind iron bars with a sign displaying "I Need A Home."
Pathos
In which step of PLORE would you pre-read the passage and look over the questions and answer choices?
R-Read
A position or statement on a topic, an opinion with which others might disagree.
A claim
What are the purposes of an argumentative text?
To _________ someone to believe what you believe
To settle __________
To allow you to see others' __________ with solid evidence.
persuade, disputes, beliefs
This paragraph RESTATES the claim.
Concluding paragraph
Is this an example of Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
Superman endorsing (promoting) milk as a healthy drink.
Ethos
In which step of PLORE would you divide the passage into manageable sections or stopping points?
O-Organize