Rhetorical Situation
When Stevenson describes the legal system as a “war” against the underprivileged and the death penalty as “a monster that devours people”, which literary device does he use?
What is a Metaphor
Inductive or deductive reasoning. When the cops made a generalized conclusion about who killed Rhonda and Vicky, which reasoning does that show?
What is Inductive Reasoning
What tone does the author use to approach his work in advocating for the underprivileged? “We are all broken by something. We have all hurt someone and have been hurt. We all share the condition of brokenness even if our brokenness is not equivalent.”
What is Compassion/Empathy
Imprisonment due to mental illness, since they aren't at the mental capacity to withstand prison. What is the claim and what is the evidence?
Claim: Imprisonment due to mental illness
Evidence: since they aren't at the mental capacity to withstand prison
The author presents which rhetorical choice in this quote; pathos, ethos, logos, “He began to sing. He had a tremendous baritone voice that was strong and clear. It startled me and the guard, who stopped his pushing. I’m pressing on, the upward way New Heights I’m gaining, everyday Still praying as I’m onward bound Lord, plant my feet on Higher Ground. It was an old hymn they used to sing all the time in the church where I grew up.”
What is Pathos
Inductive or deductive reasoning. While in court when Walters' lawyer provided clear evidence that he was at his home during the murders, which reasoning does the author use?
What is Deductive Reasoning
Bryan’s goal as a lawyer is to help the underprivileged and innocent who are wrongly convicted and/or sentenced to the death penalty. Who is his intended audience?
People unaware with the issues within the justice system
Walter was wrongfully accused, he had an alibi that he was with his friends and family all day. What is the claim and what is the evidence?
Claim: Walter was wrongfully accused
Evidence: he had an alibi that he was with his friends and family all day
When Stevenson says “I’ve represented abused and neglected children who were prosecuted as adults.” Identify the rhetorical choice this quote appeals to.
What is Ethos
Even though Walter had a solid alibi the cops used persuasion to induce the belief that he still committed the murder. What kind of method does the author use?
What is Persuasion
Which of the following best characterizes the writer's position on the justice system?
A. He believes that all is well, and that there is no need for change.
B. The justice system has become something completely unrecognizable and is in need of serious change for the people.
C. He doesn’t want to get involved because he believes there is nothing left to do.
B. The justice system has become something completely unrecognizable and is in need of serious change for the people.
Charlie gets unfairly charged as an adult at only 14 because of connections within the system, the procedure persuades the judge to charge him as an adult to worsen the punishment since who he shot was a former officer.What is the claim and what is the evidence?
Claim: Charlie gets unfairly charged as an adult at only 14
Evidence: the procedure persuades the judge to charge him as an adult to worsen the punishment since who he shot was a former officer
When Stevenson makes connections To Kill A Mockingbird, which rhetorical choice is he appealing to?
What is Allusion
Bryan argues that the legal system fails to support people of color and the disabled in many occurrences. What is the author's purpose in this argument?
The purpose of the argument is to bring awareness to the injustice of the legal system.
During the book Bryan shares his thoughts about the death penalty with anger and hatred. What type of diction does the author use in his writing, is it connotation or denotation?
What is a Connotation
What is the thesis of the book?
The thesis of this book is to highlight the systematic prejudices against minorities and the need for compassion within the criminal justice system.