Rhetorical Devices
A rhetorical strategy that emphasizes leaving room for doubt when opening up dialogue or making claims
What is Hedging?
We meet in this room every Monday & Wednesday
Where is Mason Hall 3451?
You must cite at least this many sources.
What is at least 3 sources?
The official U of Michigan color names.
What are Michigan Maize and Blue?
Michigan's State Flower
What is an Apple Blossom?
This U of M Professor wrote many of our classes sources -- including hedging, boosting, and counter-moves
Who is Dr. Laura Aull?
Each student must participate in at lease one of these this semester.
What are office hours?
Your paper must be written in this official format
What is MLA?
The colloquial name for a very popular destination for U of M students and a colloquial phrase for a prison.
What is The Big House?
Michigan's State Bird
What is the American Robin?
Some examples include: "The author", "This researcher", and "We believe"
What are Self-Mentions?
This is where all students can go to receive support on their writing.
Where is Sweetland Center for Writing?
In addition to your essay, your final submission must conclude in one of these.
What is a Reflective Analysis Letter?
The name of the 3 other buildings that physically connect with Mason Hall.
What is Tisch, Angell, & Haven Halls
The two parts of Michigan are connected by this.
What is The Mackinac Bridge?
"We", "Our", and "You" are examples of this device to acknowledge the person on the other side of the text.
What are Reader Pronouns?
These 2 portions of your grade will be decided, in part, based on a letter of evidence from you
What is daily engagement & peer engagement?
The official due date & time for Essay 2.
When is by 5pm on Monday, October 27?
While not among the 8 privates, U of M is considered one of these due to its academic performance, prestigious programs, and selectivity.
What is a Public Ivy?
Michigan borders these 4 Great Lakes
What are Lakes Superior, Huron, Michigan, and Erie?
The first & last name of "Stance & Engagements" author.
Who is Ken Hyland?
This is the traditional Native language spoken by the original people of Ann Arbor, and you can take classes to learn it at U of M!
What is Anishinaabemowin or Ojibwemowin or Ojibwe?
These are the FOUR assignments of Project 2 (most we have already completed!)
U of M's latin motto.
What is Artes, Scientia, Veritas (or arts, knowledge, truth)?
The percentage of the state that is covered in water -- more than any other US State!
What is 40%?