Types
Speech
The authors feeling toward the subject matter
PIE
What is Rhetoric?
The art of persuasion
What are the two other most popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
Presents reasons and evidence to convince the reader to act or think in a certain way. Ex: Political speeches and editorials
Persuasive
The feeling created in the reader
Mood
What are the three purposes of writing?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Who is the father of Rhetoric?
Aristotle
Where did there arise such a clatter?
On the lawn
Examines and discusses a focused topic, often including the writer’s personal viewpoints
Essay
the “ordinary form of writing.”
Prose
What is the purpose of the following passage:
Since Seaworld first opened its doors, 38 orcas, 58 belugas, and over 100 dolphins have died within the park’s too-small walls, yet somehow people continue to buy tickets to see the poor, isolated animals live in captivity.
Persuade
What makes up Aristotle’s Rhetorical Triangle
Pathos, Logos, Ethos
Which was the first company to use Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola
Informs or explains. Ex: analytical essays and research reports
Expository
“Prose writing that presents information and ideas about real people, places, events or objects.”
Nonfiction
What is the purpose of the following:
Many people throughout the world today are under the impression that a human tragedy as horrific as the Holocaust could never occur today, but what happened then to the Jewish people is happening today to Muslims in China.
Inform
What is Ethos?
(Credibility, Writer): Convincing the audience of your credibility or character. (Why should they listen to you?)
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
Tell stories of real-life events. Ex: memoirs and autobiographies
Narrative
A one-sided presentation; often happens when ignoring relative facts or by using emotional language that unfairly sways audience’s feelings.
Bias
Provide an example of a short passage that the purpose would be to entertain
answers will vary
What is Pathos?
(AUDIENCE): Appealing to your audience’s emotions. Your language, imagery, tone--all of these affect the emotions you want to evoke in your audience.
How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song?
364