why must i take this test?
does college board hate us this much?
why is the rest of my life based on a test?
why did i pay $93 to torture myself?
is this really worth it?
100
what are some strategies found in a persuasive essay?
appeals (pathos, logos, and ethos)
repetition
metaphors, analogies, and similes
or any other form of figurative language.
100
what is this an example of?
alliteration
100
what is this an example of?
irony
100
The most important thing in all academic writing is to be sure you have a clear __________ statement.
... a clear THESIS statement.
100
Which of the following apply to TOPIC SENTENCES? (more than one answer might apply)
a) they are usually the first sentence of body paragraphs
b) they should connect the paragraph to the thesis
c) they are important parts of the introduction and conclusion paragraphs
d) they should state a claim
e) they should state the main argument of the essay
a) they are usually the first sentence of body paragraphs
b) they should connect the paragraph to the thesis
d) they should state a claim
200
what is appeal of the three are being shown in the image?
Pathos
200
the following video demonstrates which rhetorical (or poetic) device?
onomatopoeia
200
The following is a definition of which rhetorical device?
"Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally."
Hyperbole
200
how much time do you have per essay?
about 40 min
200
What is compound-complex sentence?
contains 2 independent clauses and a dependent clause
300
Name two important ways that writing can be recognized as being "organized?" That is, what are two hallmarks of well-organized writing?
Acceptable Answers:
- by indenting all paragraphs
- by having a clear thesis supported by body paragraphs
- by using strong topic sentences
- by having a clear introduction, body, and conclusion
300
A reference to the Bible or Greek Mythology within a text is an example of which rhetorical device ?
allusion
300
What does APE stand for?
(Hint: think persuasive.)
Argument Proof Evidence
300
What is important to include to signal a shift in focus, as in, between paragraphs?
Transition
300
A WORD'S DICTIONARY OR OFFICIAL DEFINITION.
denotation
400
What is the author's attitude toward his subject often referred to in literature?
tone
400
What are the coordinating conjunctions?
(think fanboys)
For And Nor But Or Yet So
400
What are statements that may sound reasonable or true but are deceptive or dishonest?
Fallacies
400
TWO OPPOSITE IDEAS THAT ARE PUT TOGETHER IN A SENTENCE TO ACHIEVE A CONTRASTING EFFECT. EX: "SMALL STEP, GIANT LEAP."
ANTITHESIS
400
THE DELIBERATE REPETITION OF THE FIRST PART OF THE SENTENCE IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE AN ARTISTIC EFFECT. EX: THEY CARRIED _____. THEY CARRIED _____.
ANAPHORA
500
Without using any notes, your group must write out what the acronym SOAPSTONE stands for.
S-speaker
O-occasion
A-audience
P-purpose
S-subject
Tone
500
What is addressing the objections of an argument to convince your audience that your arguments are true?
rebuttal
500
What kind of sentence includes one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses?
Complex Sentence
500
Daily Double!!
Wager up to your total amount of money. Set your wager now. Time--15 seconds
Persuasive Reasoning
Together with your group, write your strongest reason in favor of, and against, school uniforms.
Mr. K will be the judge deciding which answers are strongest.
Teacher decides which gets points
500
IT IS A STATEMENT THAT APPEARS TO BE SELF-CONTRADICTORY OR SILLY BUT MAY INCLUDE A LATENT TRUTH. EX: I AM NOBODY.
PARADOX.