Rhetorical Appeals
If you care about your community, you should consider volunteering at the local food bank. Many families in our city are struggling to afford meals, and just a few hours of your time each week can make a real difference. Imagine a child going to bed hungry tonight—it’s something none of us want to happen.
What is pathos?
Comes at the beginning of the word.
What is a prefix?
“The wind whispered through the trees.”
What is personification?
"What a lovely day,” he muttered while standing in a thunderstorm.
Prefix meaning to rule over.
options: dyna, mal, mei, pone, sis, ial, diver, syn
What is dom?
Dr. Lee, a licensed pediatrician with 20 years of experience, recommends that children get at least eight hours of sleep each night. She explains that proper sleep helps children grow, improves memory, and strengthens the immune system. Studies from the National Sleep Foundation support her claims.
What is ethos?
Prefix meaning "bad"
options: dyna, mal, mei, pone, sis, ial, diver, syn
What is mal?
“She runs like the wind.”
What is a simile?
“Oh great, another pop quiz—this is exactly what I needed today,” she said after finding out.
What is verbal irony?
Prefix meaning "together."
options: dyna, mal, mei, pone, sis, ial, diver, syn
What is syn?
Research from three independent universities shows that students who take handwritten notes score 15% higher on exams than students who type their notes. Handwriting forces the brain to process information more deeply, which improves retention. Therefore, schools should encourage handwritten note-taking in classrooms.
What is logos?
Root word meaning "to turn in different directions."
options: dyna, mal, mei, pone, sis, ial, diver, syn
What is diver?
“Her voice is music to my ears.”
What is a metaphor?
The detective smiled at the suspect, unaware that the real criminal was standing right behind him.
What is dramatic irony?
Definition of a root word.
What is the main part of the word that carries its meaning?
If we don’t take action to reduce plastic waste, future generations will inherit oceans filled with pollution. Imagine beaches covered in trash instead of sand where children can play safely. By using reusable bags and bottles, we can all help protect the planet.
What is pathos?
Suffix meaning "related to."
options: dyna, mal, mei, pone, sis, ial, diver, syn
What is ial?
“The bacon sizzled in the pan.”
What is onomatopeoia?
“Don’t worry, I turned off the gas,” he said as the stove hissed behind him.
What is situational irony?
Prefix meaning "small" or "lessening"
options: dyna, mal, mei, pone, sis, ial, diver, syn
What is mei?
As a former NASA engineer who worked on multiple space shuttle missions, I can say that proper safety protocols are essential in high-risk environments.
What is ethos?
Root word meaning "to put forth."
options: dyna, mal, mei, pone, sis, ial, diver, syn
What is pone?
“She met her Achilles’ heel in that argument.”
What is an allusion?
A fire station burns down.
Suffix meaning "condition," "status," or "process."
options: dyna, mal, mei, pone, sis, ial, diver, syn
What is sis?