Rhetoric & Inro to Coms
Public Speaking
Argumentation
Small Groups
Intercultural
100
Select any Rhetorical Device and create an example
You have 1 minute.
Submit your answers on your whiteboard.
Metaphor-Heart of Gold
Simile-Free as a Bird
Alliteration-She Sells Sea Shells
ETC.
100
Identify what vocal delivery aspect needs to be improved.
Filler words or Using Pauses.
100
What is the evidence presented in this ad?
Nothing.
It was shown to reduce depression symptoms by 62%.
100
As a class, you must collectively choose a person to use as an example for a later question. This must be someone you all know or have heard of, and cannot be a student in our class. You have 1 minute.
Submit your answer on your whiteboard.
If you all had the same answer written, everyone gets points!
If not, no one gets points and we use a pre-selected person for the upcoming question.
100
How are identities formed?
Personal, social, and cultural identities are essential components of our self-concept, shaped significantly by interactions with others from an early age. The process of identity formation begins in adolescence and continues throughout life, involving constant reflection on who we are.
200
List the 4 Rhetorical Techniques and briefly explain each.
You have 2 minutes.
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Ethos - Ethics
Pathos - Emotion
Logos - Logic
Kairos - Timing
200
By the end of this video, identify what type of speech it is.
Submit your answers on your whiteboard.
Impromptu
200
What is the claim of this commercial?
After the video, you will have 2 minutes to write your answer on your whiteboard.
The ad implies that sharing Doritos facilitates making new friends and enhances social interaction among kids, suggesting that the brand is associated with positive social experiences.
The commercial presents Doritos as a highly desirable snack that attracts attention and draws people together, portraying them as a popular choice among peers.
200
With your group, create a list of 10 shared identities.
You have 2 minutes.
Submit your answers on your whiteboard.
Shared Identity: Established through goals, events, symbols, and cohesion; promotes trust and productivity. (Students, parents, athletes, etc.)
200
Select any decade
Compare and Contrast its culture to our current culture.
You have 2 minutes.
Culture is defined as the ongoing negotiation of learned beliefs, attitudes, values, and behaviors.
300
Draw a picture of the Transactional Model on your whiteboard.
Double Points: If you include other important details!
You have 2 minutes.
300
Select someone from your group to give a short demonstration on hand gestures and using the space.
Double points: If you give an impromptu speech while you do it!
Select someone now.
If your group participated you get points!
300
Select a debate topic. (You will use this topic for the rest of the category) Once you have taken a stance, flip the burden of proof.
Double Points: If you can use and identify a logical fallacy.
You have 3 minutes.
Submit your answer on your whiteboard.
Burden of Proof Definition:
The obligation of a party to provide sufficient evidence to support their claims in a debate or argument.
300
Identify what role John plays in his group and explain your answer.
You have 2 minutes.
Submit your answer on your whiteboard.
Disruptor
Definition: Engages in behavior that distracts or interrupts meetings, hindering productive communication.
Gatekeeper
Definition: Controls access to information or discussion, potentially limiting the flow of ideas and contributions from other members.
Pessimist
Definition: Consistently brings negativity to discussions, focusing on problems rather than solutions and dampening group morale.
300
Based on the image above, what identity is considered non-dominant? Explain.
You have 2 minutes.
Ability
400
Using the example person from a previous question; Analyze them based on the 3 forms of Ethos.
You have 2 minutes.
Submit your answers on your whiteboard.
Phronesis-Practical wisdom
Arete-Moral virtue or excellence
Eunoia-Goodwill or positive intentions towards the audience
400
There are 4 different ways to organize a speech. Provide an example topic for each.
You have 3 minutes.
Submit your answers on your whiteboard.
Chronological Organization
Spatial Organization
Topical Organization
Causal Informative or Cause/Effect
400
Select a debate topic (You will use this topic for the rest of the category) and create a list of Pros (Affirmative) and Cons (Opposition) for both sides.
Double Points: If you can make 5 for each side.
You have 3 minutes.
Submit your answer on your whiteboard.
Affirmative (Pro) -For the topic
Opposition (Con) -Against the topic
400
Identify what type of group this is.
You have until the end of the video.
Submit your answers on your whiteboard.
Relational-Oriented Group or Primary Group
400
Based on the image above, what identity is considered dominant? Explain
You have 2 minutes.
Sexuality - Straight/Heterosexual
500
In 3 minutes, develop a Rhetorical Analysis of this image.
Rhetorical Analysis Examples:
The iceberg symbolizes the overwhelming and often ignored reality of climate change. It represents a significant danger that is largely submerged, suggesting that the most severe consequences are not immediately visible or acknowledged by the public and leaders alike.
The phrase "It’s settled..." followed by the leaders agreeing to hold another meeting highlights the irony of inaction. Despite the urgent need for decisive measures, the leaders are depicted as postponing real action, reminiscent of bureaucratic delays in critical situations.
The tone is critical and satirical. It conveys frustration with the lack of urgency in addressing climate change, portraying world leaders as ineffective and indecisive. The cartoon invokes a sense of urgency while simultaneously mocking the ineffectual responses to the crisis.
The cartoon appeals to a broad audience concerned about climate change, particularly those frustrated with political inaction. By using humor and irony, it engages viewers emotionally and encourages them to reflect on the seriousness of the issue.
Implicit in the cartoon is a call for more than just discussions—there’s an urgent need for immediate and effective action against climate change. This critique of inaction serves to motivate viewers to demand accountability from their leaders.
500
Evaluate this speech focusing on the verbal and nonverbal aspects presented. After, give each element you evaluate a score out of 10.
Double Points: If you can evaluate 10 different verbal and nonverbal aspects.
- Gestures
- Facial Expressions
- Eye Contact
- Movement
- Pitch
- Rate
- Pauses
- Volume
- Enunciation
- Fluency
- Tone
500
Select a debate topic (You will use this topic for the rest of the category) and establish your stance. Using deductive reasoning, create a counter-argument for your side.
Double Points: If you can come up with one for the opposition too!
You have 3 minutes.
Submit your answer on your whiteboard.
Major premise: All mammals have backbones.
Minor premise: Humans are mammals.
Conclusion: Humans have backbones.
Major premise: All birds lay eggs.
Minor premise: Pigeons are birds.
Conclusion: Pigeons lay eggs.
Major premise: All plants perform photosynthesis.
Minor premise: A cactus is a plant.
Conclusion: A cactus performs photosynthesis.
500
By the end of this video, identify the norms shown.
Double Points: If you can name 3 from each category
Explicit vs. Implicit Norms: Some are formally stated, while others develop over time.
500
Explain the concept of intersectionality.
You have 2 minutes.
Intersectionality is a framework for understanding how various social identities—such as race, gender, sexuality, class, and ability—interact and intersect to create unique experiences of privilege and oppression.