SOAPSTONE
Why does identifying the speaker help you judge the argument’s reliability?
Identifying the speaker helps you evaluate their credibility, expertise, and potential bias, which affects how trustworthy the argument is.
“When I first joined the basketball team, I was terrible, but daily practice taught me discipline.” What technique is this?
What persuasive technique tries to convince the audience by warning them of negative consequences?
Fear Tactics (pathos)
What technique explains how one action leads to a specific result?
Cause-effect (logos)
What technique uses serious, professional language?
Formal Diction (ethos)
Occasion: What events or conditions encouraged people to protest against the government in 2019?
The protests were caused by economic hardship, corruption, new taxes, and frustration with the government.
"We need action now, action tomorrow, and action for future generations." What technique is this?
repetition (ethos, pathos, logos)
“This homework will take a million years to finish.”
Hyperbole (pathos)
“Join millions who have already made the switch.” What technique is this?
Bandwagon (pathos)
“Even my alarm clock gives up on me in the morning.” What technique is this?
Humor (ethos)
Determine who the audience might be for each of the prompts.
1. Asking schools to delay start times
2. Calling for stricter laws against cyberbullying
3. A post encouraging people to vote in elections
1. School administration
2. Social media companies/government
3. Eligible voters
This app is the Avengers of productivity — every tool working together.” What technique is this?
Allusion (ethos, pathos)
“You have the power to make a difference today.” What technique is this?
Direct Address (pathos, ethos)
“According to climate scientists, global temperatures are rising.” What technique is this?
Expert's opinion (ethos)
What technique uses similar grammatical patterns for rhythm and clarity?
Parallel structure (pathos)
What are at least 4 different purposes of an article or speech?
Persuade, inform, entertain, critique, reflect
1. People should rely on medical professionals rather than social media influencers for health advice.
2. Schools should start later in the morning to improve student performance.
3. Social media platforms should enforce stricter rules to prevent cyberbullying.
For each prompt, determine which rhetorical appeal is the most efficient.
1. Ethos
2. Logos.
3. Pathos
What technique asks a question without expecting an answer?
Rhetorical question (ethos, pathos, logos)
“Our plan is simple, affordable, and effective.” What technique is this
Rule of 3 (pathos)
“We must stand together against those who threaten our future.” What technique is this?
Inclusive and exclusive language (pathos, ethos)
Which SOAPSTONE element answers the question: “What is this text about?”
Subject
This SOAPSTONE element describes the attitude or feeling of the text.
Tone
“The cruel and heartless policy destroyed innocent lives.” What technique is this?
Emotive language (pathos)
What persuasive technique uses numbers or data to support an argument?
Statistics (logos)
What technique uses personal endorsements from users or witnesses?
Testimonial (Ethos)