Rhetoric
List the three rhetorical appeals (methods of persuasion)
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
What type of figurative language is the following quote:
"Lucentio: But tell me what you think of all this, for I have left Pisa and come to Padua, and now I feel like I've left a puddle behind and jumped into an ocean, hoping to quench my thirst" (1.1.15-18).
"Lucentio: But tell me what you think of all this, for I have left Pisa and come to Padua, and now I feel like I've left a puddle behind and jumped into an ocean, hoping to quench my thirst" (1.1.15-18).
Simile
What is the font size, font type, line spacing acceptable for MLA format?
12, Times New Roman, double space
Choose the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly.
A. James loves to play soccer; his brother prefers baseball.
B. Jacob loves to read; the weather outside today is frightful.
C. Ted has a speedboat; but, he really likes to play backgammon.
D. Craig, a basketball lover, is going to a professional game; next week.
A. James loves to play soccer; his brother prefers baseball.
Where is Mrs. Musashi from?
Will accept: Northern California, Sacramento
Extra 25 points: Elk Grove
"Cigarette smoke contains over 4,800 chemicals, 72 of which are known to cause cancer. So why start smoking?"
Logos--facts, logic
What type of figurative language is the following quote:
"My tongue will tell the anger of my heart, / Or else my heart, concealing it, will break" (4.3.83-85)
Personification...or more accurately, anthropomorphism ;)
According to MLA guidelines, which is the correct way to cite this quote within the text of an essay?
A. "I wonder how many people I've looked at all my life and never seen" (John Steinbeck, The Winter of Our Discontent 31).
B. "I wonder how many people I've looked at all my life and never seen" (The Winter of Our Discontent, 31).
C. "I wonder how many people I've looked at all my life and never seen" (John Steinbeck, 31).
D. "I wonder how many people I've looked at all my life and never seen" (Steinbeck 31).
D. "I wonder how many people I've looked at all my life and never seen" (Steinbeck 31).
Which sentence demonstrates correct punctuation?
A. The background of the flag was deep, blue.
B. The man had a slow unhurried walk.
C. It was a bulky, heavy box.
D. The gift was thoughtful generous and greatly appreciated.
C. It was a bulky, heavy box.
Where has Mrs. Musashi NOT worked?
A. McDonalds
B. Del Taco
C. Starbucks
D. Jamba Juice
A. McDonalds
The following is an example of what appeal?
“We have been mistreated, abused and oppressed. They have benefited from our suffering and we must act now!”
Pathos--emotions
What type of figurative language is this?
"Hortensio: Wait, Petruchio. I must go with you, for my own treasure is in Baptista's keeping too. He has my precious jewel hidden away in his fortress: his youngest daughter, the beautiful Bianca" (1.1.115-117).
"Hortensio: Wait, Petruchio. I must go with you, for my own treasure is in Baptista's keeping too. He has my precious jewel hidden away in his fortress: his youngest daughter, the beautiful Bianca" (1.1.115-117).
Metaphor
Which of the following citations is correct for more than two authors?
A. (Orwell et. al).
B. (Steinbeck and Orwell et. al).
C. (Orwell, Steinbeck, etc).
D. (Orwell and Steinbeck et. al).
D. (Orwell and Steinbeck et. al).
Which of the sentences contain both an independent and a dependent clause?
A. As she entered the auditorium, she tripped over a backpack that had been carelessly left in the doorway.
B. He was listening intently to the radio, and he didn't hear the doorbell.
C. Visiting the aquarium turned out to be quite an adventure; I enjoyed it thoroughly.
D. We understand the environmental concerns of the farming community, but we are aware that business owners have another point of view.
A. As she entered the auditorium, she tripped over a backpack that had been carelessly left in the doorway.
Independent + Dependent Clause= Complex Sentence
Bonus question: What do you need to make a Compound Sentence? (50 points)
Although Mrs. Musashi would love to be with her students 24/7, she does go home. What is she most likely to do outside of school?
A. Sew and knit
B. Cook
C. Play with her kids
D. Go rock climbing
Play with her kids :)
Bonus 50 points: What letter do her kids' names start with?
The following is an example of what appeal?
“As your father, I love you and only want the best for you. Therefore when I ask you not to go, please listen to me.”Ethos--credibility, authority, care for audience
"The volcano, which had not been noticed in thousands of years, had decided to show off its power once again."
What is emphasized with the personification found in this sentence?
A. the number of years it has been since a volcanic eruption
B. the lack of attention people pay to the volcano
C. the devastation of the volcano
D. the force of the volcanic eruption
D. the force of the volcanic eruption
According to MLA guidelines, determine which sentences correctly cite this quote within the text of an essay. Assume that the essay includes a Works Cited Page. Select three that apply.
A. Austen begins her famous novel Pride and Prejudice by saying, "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife" (1).
B. "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife" (Austen, 1813).
C. "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife" (Austen 1).
D. Austen proclaims that, "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife" (1).
E. "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife" (Pride and Prejudice, 1).
A. Austen begins her famous novel Pride and Prejudice by saying, "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife" (1).
C. "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife" (Austen 1).
D. Austen proclaims that, "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife" (1).
Which part of the sentence needs to be changed to demonstrate correct parallel structure?
"In order to be a member of the band, all musicians must be able: to string a guitar, to sing a cappella, can play a wide genre of music, and to maintain rhythm."
"In order to be a member of the band, all musicians must be able: to string a guitar, to sing a cappella, can play a wide genre of music, and to maintain rhythm."
Mrs. Musashi is a dog person or a cat person?
Dog person
bonus 100 points: What is Mrs. Musashi's dog's name?
The following is an example of which type of logical fallacy?
"'Do you know what would happen if we pigs failed in our duty? Jones would come back! Yes, Jones would come back! Surely, comrades,' cried Squealer almost pleadingly, skipping from side to side and whisking his tail, 'surely there is no one among you who wants to see Jones come back?'"
A. Bandwagon
B. False Dilemma
C. Circular thinking
D. Appeal to authority
B. False Dilemma
Excerpt from the poem "The Cheerleader's tale"
"Surrounded, Ami sits in a circle of Indian girls.
Somehow she can squeeze out the best of both worlds.
She balances a tightrope between two great nations.
American and Indian: they’re both her foundation."
Which two ideas are suggested by the metaphor in these lines?
A. Ami is known for taking dangerous risks in pursuit of her goals.
B. Ami appears skillful in managing her multicultural identity.
C. It is a challenge to navigate two distinct cultures at the same time.
D. Ami enjoys having the full attention of her friends.
E. It is important to build one’s identity from a multicultural base.
B. Ami appears skillful in managing her multicultural identity.
C. It is a challenge to navigate two distinct cultures at the same time.
What should be in a MLA header? Must be in the correct order.
Your Name
Teacher's Name
Course Title
Date (day, month, year)
Bonus 25 pts: what goes in the top right hand corner of the paper?
Which sentence demonstrates correct grammar usage.
A. Riding a bike, playing a guitar, and also television are my favorite things to do with my free time.
B. When her neighbor surprised her by mowing her lawn, trimming her hedges, and washing her car, Emma was incredibly grateful.
C. John's plans included rugby, attending college, becoming a lawyer, marrying his high school girlfriend, and kids.
D. Gemma's parents are never home because they are too busy helping the poor, going out to eat, and their jobs are stressful, and going to see movies.
B. When her neighbor surprised her by mowing her lawn, trimming her hedges, and washing her car, Emma was incredibly grateful.
What is Mrs. Musashi's middle name?
Clue: it is a very common white girl name
Marie