Rhetorical Appeal
What appeal is being used in the example below?
Taylor Swift endorses a new teeth whitening product on a TV commercial.
Ethos
Which type of reasoning begins with a general premise and moves towards a more specific premise? This is also the type of reasoning that follows the "If this is true, then this is also true..." structure.
Deductive Reasoning
What text structure would you use when writing a narrative?
(Cause and effect, problem and solution, chronological, compare and contrast)
Chronological
What character archetype is this?
- Jokester
-Very funny or satirical
-Knows the truth of what is really going on
The Jester
This skill involves you understanding how a word is used and what emotional is associated with it
Context and Connotation
What appeal is being used in the example below?
The ASPCA commercial shows all of the sad faces of animals that were abused or surrendered to shelters in hopes to get you to donate.
Pathos
Which type of reasoning begins with a specific observation and applies to a broad conclusion?
Inductive Reasoning
What text structure would be used if you were reading about a text that covers the causes and consequences of ocean pollution?
(Cause and effect, problem and solution, chronological, compare and contrast)
Cause and effect
What character archetype is this?
- Is very loving and nurturing
-Looks out for and cares for others
-Steps into a motherly role
The Caretaker
This skill involves understanding the author's point of view and perspective
Purpose and Perspective
If a speaker or author uses this type of appeal, they build on their trustworthiness and try to establish some sort of credibility to convince you that they know best.
Ethos
Which type of reasoning begins with a specific premise and moves to a general premise? This type of reasoning also begins with examining patterns or trends.
Abductive Reasoning
What text structure would be used if you read an article about childhood obesity and what could be done to solve it?
(Cause and effect, problem and solution, chronological, compare and contrast)
Problem and solution
What character archetype is this?
- Goes against someone or something
-Defies against the norms of a society
-Does not care about consequences of their actions
The Rebel
This Skill involve understanding the plot and theme of a text
Literary Elements
What appeal is being used in the example below?
"Princeton University has the highest graduation rate in the country, siting at about 98.4%, and they have an average salary of $95,689."
Logos
What type of reasoning is this?
The shoe store across the street always has long lines at the registers.
Conclusion: The shoe store sells stylish sneakers.
Inductive Reasoning
What text structure would be used if you were reading an article that compared the similarities and differences within a topic?
(Cause and effect, problem and solution, chronological, compare and contrast)
Compare and contrast
What character archetype is this?
- Sees the good in everyone
-Wants everyone to be treated equally despite their background
- Can be just a normal person
The Everyman
This skill involves looking at and analyzing the authors choice of language that brings a poem to life
Figurative Language
This type of reasoning uses a strong sense of emotion to persuade a viewer.
Pathos
What type of reasoning is this?
My friends all like swimming.
Conclusion: All teenagers like to swim.
Abductive Reasoning
What text structure is used when you are able to visualize and get a mental picture of what is happening in a story?
(Figurative Language, Allusion, Descriptive Language)
Descriptive
What character archetype is this?
- Often childlike
-Vulnerable
-Naive
The Innocent
This skill involves analyzing how an author convinces a reader to do, say, or feel something and provides evidence to back it up
Argument and Reasoning