Mixed Questions
Examine in detail for explanation or interpretation
What is Analyze?
This text structure shows events in the order they happened.
What is Chronological order?
“The list of items ___ on the desk.” (is/are)
What is IS?
This appeal uses logic, facts, or statistics to persuade.
What is Logos?
“She was a shining star in the dark night of high school.”
What is Metaphor?
The repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of sentences for emphasis.
What is Anaphora?
A passage that lists similarities and differences between two subjects uses this structure.
What is Compare and contrast?
“Neither of the students ___ ready for the test.” (was/were)
Was
This appeal relies on emotion to persuade the audience.
What is Pathos?
“Bang! The fireworks exploded in the sky.”
What is Onomatopoeia?
A commercial uses statistics and research to prove its product is best.
What is Logos
This structure explains a problem and how it can be solved.
what is Problem and solution?
“My friends and I ___ going to the concert.” (is/are)
are
This appeal establishes credibility or trust.
What is Ethos?
The repetition of initial consonant sounds.
What is Alliteration?
To hold back or restrain.
What is Inhibit?
A passage that gives reasons something happened and what happened as a result.
What is Cause and effect?
“Each of the players ___ a uniform.” (wear/wears)
What is wears
“As a doctor, I can assure you this treatment works.” demonstrates which appeal?
What is Ethos?
The difference between appearance and reality.
What is Irony?
“A starving puppy looks up at the camera as sad music plays.”
What is Pathos?
Signal words like first, next, then, finally often indicate this structure.
What is Sequence?
“The news ___ on at six o’clock.” (is/are)
is
“Studies show 9 out of 10 dentists recommend brushing twice a day.” demonstrates which appeal?
What is Logos
“The leaves danced in the wind.”
What is Personification?