What is a claim in a rhetorical analysis?
A statement that expresses the author’s main argument or position
What is text evidence?
Direct quotes or examples from a text that support a claim.
How does text structure help the reader understand an argument?
It organizes ideas logically, making the argument clearer and more convincing.
Which appeal describes an author's credibility?
Ethos
What is an author’s purpose?
The reason why the author writes a text—e.g., to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.
What was the claim in "Don't Eat The Marshmallow"?
the most important principle for success, which is the ability to delay gratification. Self-discipline: the most important factor for success
What was one example of supporting evidence in "Don't Eat The Marshmallow"?
A great percentage of the kids that ate the marshmallow were in trouble. They did not make it to university. They had bad grades. Some of them dropped out
100 percent of the children that had not eaten the marshmallow were successful.
What is text structure?
How the author organizes their writing.
Which appeal uses facts and data to appeal to an audiences logic and reasoning?
Logos
What is the purpose of most rhetorical analysis essays?
To persuade
How can an author make a claim stronger?
By using clear reasoning, strong evidence, and acknowledging counterarguments.
Which type of evidence is stronger: a personal anecdote or a scientific study? Why?
A scientific study is stronger because it is based on research and data
What text structure is used in an article explaining the effects of climate change
Cause-and-effect.
Which appeal uses emotionally charged language to appeal to a reader's emotions?
Pathos
What is the author’s purpose in an article arguing that school lunches should be healthier?
To persuade readers that school lunches need healthier options.
What is Lucy G's claim about teens drinking coffee?
One daily cup of coffee won’t harm kids over the age of 12 – as long as they avoid all other sources of caffeine.
What evidence does the author give about pizza being addictive?
The combination of pizza's ingredients "seem to be especially rewarding and do not occur together in foods found in nature ... and this may contribute to its association with addictive-like eating behaviors
Name the 5 types of text structure.
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
Chronological Order
Compare and Contrast
Description
Identify the text structure:
First grab your journals
Next sit at your desk with your chromebook and journal
Then go to schoology and locate your assignment.
Finally, complete the assignment and submit it
Chronological Order
What was the purpose of Lucy G's article "Is It Ok For Teens To Drink Coffee"?
To persuade parents to understand the benefits and side effects of caffeine consumption in teens.
Find The Claim
Students should wear uniforms because they promote a sense of unity and belonging within the school community, minimizing distractions related to clothing choices, reducing potential bullying based on attire, and creating a more focused learning environment where students are judged on their academic abilities rather than their fashion sense; essentially leveling the playing field across socioeconomic backgrounds and fostering a sense of equality among peers.
Students should wear uniforms
How did Lucy G present her evidence in "Is It Ok For Teens To Drink Coffee"?
By giving data, side effects, and research studies.
What type of text structure is this?
First get your journals
Then take out your chromebooks
Next, locate the schoology assignment.
Finally, complete the assignment and submit it
Chronological Order
What appeal was being used in the Nintendo commercial about the two brothers?
Pathos
What was the purpose of the Gillette commercial we watched about Toxic Masculinity?
For men to be held accountable for their actions.