Vocabulary
Which vocabulary word can be used to complete the following sentence?
"The Civil Rights Movement actively worked to end _______________ in every aspect of life, because LMK believed in gender, racial and social equality.
discrimination
How many paragraphs do you need for an argumentative essay? What are they?
at least 5 Parts.
Introduction,
Developmental 1 (Reason #1)
Developmental 2 (Reason #2)
Rebuttal paragraph
Conclusion paragraph
What do "ethos, logos, pathos" appeal to?
Ethos: credibility
Logos: logic
Pathos: emotions
How many types of irony have you learned this semester? What are their names?
There are 3 types: situational, verbal, dramatic irony
1st person
2nd person
3rd person limited
3rd person objective
3rd person omniscient
Which vocabulary word can be used to complete the following sentence?
Bill Joy was a computer _______________ when he was a teenager, but he only became successful because he had 10,000 hours of practice on a computer that few other schools had.
prodigy
How is argumentative essay different from the other essay types?
It has rebuttal paragraph.
Why do the writers or speakers need to use rhetorical appeals (ethos, logos, pathos)?
to convince the reader or audience about the topic being discussed.
When something happens opposite what is expected, it is called situational irony.
Examples vary...
What pronouns are used for third person point of view?
he, his, him,
she, her, hers
they, their, them
Which vocabulary word can be used to complete the following sentence?
In the story The Cask of Amontillado, Montresor believes he was treated unfairly, so he seeks _______________ on Fortunato by trapping him in the catacombs."
revenge
What is claim? and what is evidence ?
A claim is the main argument or position you are trying to prove, while evidence is the factual information, data, or research you use to support and validate that argument.
What kind of rhetorical appeals is used in this example?
"Data from the CDC shows that the flu vaccine reduces the risk of flu-associated medical visits by \(40\%\) to \(60\%\). Therefore, getting the shot is a statistically sound way to stay healthy."
Logos
What is the difference between verbal irony and dramatic irony? Give an example for each.
Verbal irony: the speakers means the opposite of what he/she says (similar to sarcasm)
Dramatic irony: When the reader or the audience knows details but the characters do not have any idea what will happen.
What is the difference between 3rd person limited vs third person omniscient?
3rd person limited: As a reader you have access to ONE CHARACTER'S feelings, thoughts, ideas, and speech.
3rd person omniscient: As a reader you have access to ALL CHARACTERS' feelings, thoughts, and ideas.
Which vocabulary word can be used to complete the following sentence?
David Robinson tells his younger self that even if you become a famous basketball player, your _______________ is what matters most because it shows that you are an honest and reliable person.
integrity
What is thesis statement? How is it different from topic sentence?
A thesis statement is the central argument of an entire essay. A topic sentence is the opening sentence of a single body paragraph that introduces the paragraph’s specific supporting point. While the thesis controls the whole paper, topic sentences act as building blocks that support the thesis.
Which rhetorical appeals is used in this example? Explain why?
"As a student who learned English as a second language, I understand the unique challenges of keeping up with fast-paced classroom lectures. I have personally used peer tutoring to improve my grades and build my confidence."
Ethos
What type of irony is depicted in this example?
"A man who needs medical assistance is run over by the ambulance sent to help him."
Situational irony
What is the type of point of view?
The narrator uses "he" and "they" to describe characters, but only knows the thoughts of the main character
3rd person limited.
Which vocabulary word can be used to complete the following sentence?
Dr. King believed that many people were living in poverty while the rest of the country was enjoying great _______________ and wealth.
prosperity
What is the thesis statement in this paragraph?
Imagine a colleague who never sleeps, analyzes terabytes of data in a millisecond, and completes tasks in minutes that used to take human teams an entire week. Over the last decade, rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and automation have transitioned from science fiction into everyday corporate reality. Industries ranging from healthcare to finance have increasingly integrated these technologies to streamline operations and boost productivity. However, this technological leap has sparked fierce debate regarding the future of employment. While skeptics argue that widespread AI adoption will lead to mass unemployment and diminish human creativity, this technology will ultimately benefit the workforce by automating mundane tasks, creating new specialized job markets, and elevating the overall quality of human work.
Thesis statement: While skeptics argue that widespread AI adoption will lead to mass unemployment and diminish human creativity, this technology will ultimately benefit the workforce by automating mundane tasks, creating new specialized job markets, and elevating the overall quality of human work.
Which rhetorical appeals are used in this example?
"As a physician with 15 years of experience, I higly recommend this vaccine. This vaccine is 85% effective and it reduces your risk of hospitalization. Getting vaccinated protects your vulnerable, elderly grandparents from getting sick."
All are used: ethos, logos, pathos
Can you construct a scenario where a character's attempt to use verbal irony accidentally creates situational irony for themselves, while the audience experiences dramatic irony?
A brilliant con artist brags, "I never get played," right before a hidden accomplice steals his wallet. The audience knows about the pickpocket (dramatic irony), the con artist intends to boast (verbal irony), and he loses his fortune to his own game (situational irony).
What is the point of view in this example? Explain why?
Sarah and Mark sat across from each other at the coffee shop, both wearing polite smiles.Mark was nervous that Sarah was about to break their business partnership. Sarah was terrified that Mark was going to fire her. Mark is actually about to offer her a CEO position, and Sarah is about to propose a massive expansion. Both are completely unaware that they are about to get exactly what they want.
3rd person omniscient