Rhetoric
Ms. O'Connor's rules
Figurative Language
Parts of an Essay
Miscellaneous
100

When you try to appeal to someone's emotions

Pathos

100

When Ms. O'Connor is talking, what is the voice level expectation?

Zero

100

When the same letter or sound is repeated close together in a poem or other piece of writing

Alliteration

100

The part of an introduction that connects the hook to your claim

Bridge

100

To upload a document in Canvas and submit it, what kind of vehicle should you click on?

A space ship

200

When you use facts and evidence to convince someone

Logos

200

How long should a bathroom break take?

4 minutes or less

200

When a comparison is made between two unlike objects without using "like" or "as"

Metaphor

200

A word or phrase that helps connect your ideas in an essay

transition word

200

What percent of your grade is bell work?

20%

300

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

Rhetoric

300

What should be turned off and in your backpack?

Your cell phone

300

When a comparison is made between two unlike objects using the words "like" or "as"

Simile

300

How you tell your reader where your evidence came from

Citations

300

How many times can you submit an assignment?

Unlimited

400

When you use your reputation or credibility to convince your audience

Ethos

400

When can you ask to go the bathroom?

After Ms. O'Connor is done instructing and students are working individually.

400

When an author gives human characteristics to something that is not human.

Personification

400

The last paragraph of your essay that helps sum up what your essay was about.

Conclusion

400

How many sentences do you need to receive the full 5 points for most bell work assignments?

Three

500

A technique used to make a speech or essay more persuasive

Rhetorical appeal

500

What is the first thing you should do when you come to class.

Complete your bell work. 

500

When a poet or songwriter uses  words that sound similar at the end of a line.

Rhyme

500

If you write a four paragraph essay, your claim should have how many reasons?

Two

500

What is the name of our online text book?

McGraw Hill Studysync

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