Rhetorical Devices
This appeal to rhetoric involves the credibility or character of the speaker
Ethos
Chimamanda Adichie is from which African country?
Nigeria
"I grade for _______, not perfection." - Professor DeFiore
Progress
The name of the mindset that would say "You can't get any smarter than you are now. Why bother?"
Fixed Mindset
CSN Mascot
Coyote
This rhetorical appeal is based on emotion, aiming to evoke feelings from the audience
Pathos
This American writer is famous for her short story "The Lottery," which critiques blind societal traditions
Shirley Jackson
"To be or not to be, that is the __________."
Question
Bonus 800 (both teams eligible!) -- Which Shakespeare play was this quote from?
This skill helps ensure you get everything you need to get done on time
Time-management
This is the year that CSN was established
1971
This rhetorical device helps convey the attitude of the writer toward a subject through their choice of words
Tone
This character says "Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon."
Old Man Warner
Famous math formula: E = ?
E=mc2
This reading comprehension strategy includes highlighting, underlining, bookmarking, making notes, color-coding, and looking up information when we have a knowledge gap
Annotation
This is the year CSN officially adopted the name The College of Southern Nevada
1999
This appeal relies on logical reasoning and facts to persuade the audience
Logos
DAILY DOUBLE!
(confetti, music, etc.)
Select one member of your team as a representative to answer the mystery question.
Adichie’s own experience in this country challenged her preconceived notions, as she encountered a richer diversity of stories
"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get."
Forrest Gump
EVERYONE PLAYS! - Points will be awarded to the team(s) that can answer the following question correctly
Name 5 college campus resources and a quick description of what they do. This can be a mix of resources that help you as a writer, but also as a student in general.
1 MINUTE TIMER - GO!
Originally, CSN was not called The College of Southern Nevada. This is the original name.
Clark County Community College
This rhetorical concept refers to the timing and context in which an argument is made to maximize its effectiveness.
Kairos
Which character fell victim to the Lottery?
Tessie Hutchinson
"Not all those who _______ are lost."
wander
The Fellowship of the Ring, J.R.R. Tolkien
This is something I can do when I do not understand
Ask questions!
-To the instructor (we really do want to help)
-To your resources around campus
-To your peers (they might be feeling the same way; maybe they don't have any one that engages with them in an academic way and would love to chat)
-To A.I. chatbots (ethically and when allowed -- build up that confidence!)
DAILY DOUBLE!
(confetti, music, etc.)
Select one member of your team as a representative to answer the mystery question.
CSN is part of which larger educational system?