Lambs, Monkeys, Oh My!
Analysis
Being Perusasive
Teach Me How to...Essay
Grab BAG!
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In this story, a young child is bullied against her wishes and shoved into a closet.
What is "All Summer in a Day"?
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What are the 3 parts of the trifecta?
What is claim, evidence, & explanation?
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This type of persuasive appeal is used to convince people to do something just because everyone else is doing it.
What is bandwagon?
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How many parts are in an essay? What are they?
What is introduction, body, & conclusion?
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This kind of irony is when the audience knows more than the characters in the story. Usually, it's the reason why people often scream at characters when watching horror movies.
What is dramatic irony?
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What is the climax of the story "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
What is when she decides to go to the store to make an alibi?
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What kind of evidence is being used here? According to NPD, 91 percent of U.S. children ages 2-17 play video games (64 million). More interesting, these numbers are up nearly 13 percent from a 2009 study.
What is facts & statistics?
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This type of persuasive appeal is used when writers exaggerate or connect 2 things that are not really connected.
What is faulty cause & effect?
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What are the parts of an introductory paragraph?
What is hook, background info, and thesis statement?
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What genre is the following writing passage? Fire ants may be famous for their vicious sting. But they’re also remarkable builders, able to quickly assemble a working raft out of their own bodies and sail through dangerous flood waters.
What is expository/informative?
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Name at least 3 conflicts in the story "Monkey's Paw" and how 2 character reacted to 1 conflict.
What is the White family's financial problems, Mr. Morris disagreeing with Mr. White about the paw, Mr. and Mrs. White's loss of their son, and the Mr. and Mrs. White's disagreement about their last wish.
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You're in an argument with a someone you know about whether or not Minecraft should be used in schools to teach, and you're losing. Which of the following sentences could help strengthen your argument? A. Longtime Minecraft champion Enrique Gradad admits he excelled at school because of his countless hours playing Minecraft. B. Micheal David, computer expert at Microsoft, says that playing on the computer can help some children develop better hand-eye coordination. C. So many teachers probably agree that students can learn math by playing Minecraft.
What is B?
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Imagine if you had to sell pen or pencil that you currently have. Use at least 2 logical appeals to be convincing.
Answers will vary.
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What is a thesis statement and how do you write one?
What is a statement that sums up your main argument? By using the formula TOPIC + OPINION + REASONS. You can also restate the prompt in your thesis.
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How can you determine the mood of a story? What evidence from the story can help you? Give at least 2 ways.
Through the setting, details from the story, word choice, imagery , colors, or music.
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The theme of the "Gold Cadillac" can be said that money cannot buy happiness. Give 2 examples from the story that prove this.
What is that the fancy car only tears the family apart, when they lose the expensive car they come together, and even though the relatives are not that wealthy, they seem to be happy.
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Which passage has stronger evidence? Why? A. Extreme sports are risky at any age, but young athletes face special hazards. They are less likely than adults to really think about the risks. “Kids tend to think about what is happening this minute, not what could happen an hour from now,” says psychologist Jesse Matthews. B. When so much could go wrong, why would anyone want to participate in extreme sports? There is, of course, the obvious thrill of flying down a mountainside at 60 miles an hour or soaring through the air on a trusted skateboard. Extreme sports also offer opportunities to kids who don’t enjoy team sports like football or soccer. Kids can be more imaginative because they are free to experiment and invent their own stunts. Beyond that, extreme sports can build confidence and discipline, and like any sport, help kids stay fit and healthy
What is A because it has an expert opinion whereas passage B is mostly emotional appeals?
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What persuasive appeal is being used here? Name at least 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws0hrf4GHeE
What is plain folks, testimonial, faulty cause & effect?
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Name 3 transition words you can use to start off your concluding paragraph.
What is "In conclusion," "Therefore," & "To sum up"?
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Think about the short story we watched about the girl who played the violin and is attacked by a gang. What other poem or story has a similar theme to it?
What is All Summer in a Day and Still I Rise?
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In the play "Once a Crook," the ending is said to be ironic. Why is that?
Because even though the police chief recognizes that he's caught Jimmy the thief, he lets him go because he's changed his ways. The reader did not expect the chief to do that.
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Here is the claim and the evidence. Provide the explanation that brings it all together. Your explanation should be at least 3-5 sentences. Claim: The characters in “The Gold Cadillac” are powerless against segregation. Evidence:“Everybody was glad to see us. They had been worried. They asked about the Cadillac. My father told them what had happened, and they nodded and said he had done the best thing.”
Answers may vary but should address how the family was ok with the family retreating, no one argued that he should have fought back even though he was right, and also they agreed that it was the best thing.
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In the following commercial, what is the director's purpose? Which of the 3 main appeals are they using? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OfXz1ThdZA
What are ethical and emotional appeals? Answers may vary.
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What is the point of an essay? What is the first thing students should do when responding to an essay?
To prove or explain one's thoughts about an idea or topic. They should get their FAKTs straight!
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What were the two major themes that we noticed in the songs, poems, and imagery from the Harlem Renaissance?
What is joy and sorrow? It was a bittersweet time of freedom but sadness at the hardships they endured.
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