Definitions
What does "rhetoric" mean?
Using language in an effective way to express ideas.
How many rhetorical purpose questions are in one passage?
One question per passage.
What is strategy step 1?
Read the sentence with the highlighted word.
What language must you use in class?
Only English.
What book is today's verse from?
Colossians
What is a rhetorical purpose question?
A question that tests how words or phrases relate to the ideas in a passage.
Name one reason authors use rhetorical purpose.
To give an example, a definition, emphasize, compare, or persuade.
What is strategy step 2?
Look for signal words or phrases.
Name one class rule about behavior.
Show good behavior
or
respect
What is the full reference?
Colossians 3:23
What does "infer" mean?
To figure out something that is not directly stated, using clues.
Give a common question format for this skill.
"Why does the author mention...?"
or
"What is the function of...?"
What is strategy step 3?
Read 1–2 sentences around the key sentence.
What should you do to stay engaged?
Participate
or
stay focused
Complete:
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your ___."
Heart
What is a "signal word"?
A word or phrase (like "for example" or "rather than") that shows a relationship between ideas.
Where is the answer usually found?
Near the highlighted word or phrase in the passage.
Name one reason a wrong answer is wrong.
: It's irrelevant, false, or contradicts the purpose.
True or False:
You can speak Spanish if you're confused.
False
ENGLISH ONLY!
According to the verse, who should we work for?
The Lord.
What is the "highlighted word or phrase" in these questions?
The word in the passage whose purpose you must explain.
Name all five reasons authors use rhetorical purpose.
Give an example
Give a definition
Emphasize/clarify
Compare/contrast
Persuade.
Give an example of a signal phrase
"One example," "rather than," "unlike," "in addition."
Why does the teacher want English only in class?
To help students practice and improve their English.
What does this verse teach us about our effort?
Give our best, as if working for God, not just for people.