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Define emotive language
Emotive language appeals to an audience's feelings.
Define statistical evidence and give an example.
Evidence that relies on statistical facts.
Example: Life expectancy at birth for males was 81.1 years and for females was 85.1 years
If you are repeating an idea, what is the ideal number of times to repeat it?
3
Write an example of hyperbole.
Teacher check - any exaggerated comment wins!
Write an example of alliteration.
Teacher check - repetition of the first sound in consecutive words.
Write an example of a rhetorical question.
A rhetorical question is one in which the answer is so obvious it is not required.
When is your assignment due (including date and time)
Wednesday the 20th of November at 12:10pm.
How long should your speech be?
4-5 minutes
What do you have to submit next Wednesday (be specific - there are 3 things!)
2. Speech recording
3. Speech script
Define and give an example of pathos
Definition: Appealing to emotion.
Example: Anything trying to get someone to feel an emotion to help your argument.
Define and give an example of logos
Definition: appealing to someone's logical reasoning
Example: a convincing argument that involves facts, numbers and information
Define and give an example of ethos
Definition: appealing to a speaker's authority
Example: anything where the speaker of the person providing information is consider an expert or trustworthy opinion
What is anecdotal evidence?
An anecdote is a tale involving real life events or a true story.
Spell my surname correctly.
What is cumulation?
Using many similar words in a short space. For example: this task requires guts, determination, grit, and willpower.