Persuasion Mode
What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
To convince or change someone’s mind
What is The Toronto Star?
The newspaper it was published in
What is imagery?
Strong descriptions that help you picture something
Who is Rita Schindler?
The author and mother of the victim
What are ethos, pathos, and logos?
Emotions, logic, and trust
What was the main event?
The violent attack and the aftermath
What is repetition?
Repeating words for effect
What was the author's jobs. Musician and Teacher OR Author and Play writer
Musician and Teacher
What is pathos?
Using feelings like sadness or anger
why was Rita overall thankful?
Because they did not kill her son
What is irony?
Saying the opposite of what you mean
The author's connection to the victim
Mother
What is a thesis?
A statement that shows the main idea
What is one of the injuries left on Rita's son
ear canal laceration, struck in forehead, temple and face
What are rhetorical questions?
Questions that don’t need answers
How does the author express her feelings in the essay
In a emotional and sarcastic tone
What is evidence?
Facts or examples that support an idea
What date was this crime committed
December 8th-9th
What is Direct Address?
Directly to a specific person or audience
What does the author want readers to think about when reading the essay?
violence and its effects