Book of the Unknown
What does Mayor's father 'wish' he was doing, that Mayor actually hates
Playing Soccer
Define: Pathos
Appeal to emotion; Rhetorical strategy
What is the main purpose of an 'Introduction' in an essay/CEC?
To introduce the Topic and Thesis
Why might an author use repetition?
To emphasize something
Why do the Rivera's move to the United States?
To get a better life and medical help for her daughter, Maribel.
Define: Dictation
The words an author CHOOSES to use
Pick the correct sentence
a) She don’t like math.
b) She doesn’t like math.
c) She didn’t likes math.
d) She don’t likes math.
B; She doesn't like math.
What is Ethos?
The speaker or writer’s credibility or trustworthiness.
Who is the Antagonist in the story?
Garrett Miller
Define: Rhetorical Questioning
A question that makes a point rather than requiring a direct answer
Which sentence contains a run-on?
a) I finished my homework early.
b) I finished my homework, and I went to bed.
c) I finished my homework I went to bed.
d) After I finished my homework, I went to bed.
c) I finished my homework I went to bed.
What is rhetorical analysis?
Examining how an author uses language and strategies to persuade or influence an audience.
Where is the 'Toro' family originally from?
Panama
Define: Irony
Opposite of what is expected
"the dominant role of the Christmas festivities has become to serve as a stimulus to retail 60 business."
What change would you make to the grammar of the underlined section?
"Serves"
“According to the CDC, students who get at least 8 hours of sleep score higher on tests than those who don’t.”
Which rhetorical appeal is being used?
Logos; The argument relies on facts and research.
Who 'ratted' on Mayor and Maribel for hanging in the car?
Quisqueya Solís
Define: Exigency
The urgency of a text; the reason it is written
Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
a) I like pizza, burgers and tacos.
b) I like pizza burgers, and tacos.
c) I like pizza, burgers, and tacos.
d) I like, pizza burgers and tacos.
C; I like pizza, burgers, and tacos.
“Trust me when I say this program works. I’ve been a teacher for 25 years, and I’ve helped hundreds of students improve their grades.”
Which rhetorical appeal is being used?
Ethos; The speaker emphasizes experience and credibility.