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a persuasive appeal based on the speaker or writer's character, credibility, and authority, showing the audience they are trustworthy and knowledgeable
What is Ethos?
"as brave as a lion."
What is an example of a simile?
"Time is a thief."
What is a metaphor?
His "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered at the 1963 March on Washington, expressed hope for racial equality.
What's MLK Jr.'s most famous speech?
What is a historical example of morality when used in a speech?
The main reason an author writes a text, typically categorized as to inform (teach facts), persuade (convince the reader), or entertain (provide enjoyment)
What is the author's purpose?
"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
What is an example of a hyperbole?
"Imagine the sheer joy on a child's face as they see a brand new playground built just for them, a place where laughter echoes and dreams take flight."
What is pathos?
confident, clear, and authentic, connecting with the audience through passion, storytelling, and empathy, while also being organized, adaptable, and knowledgeable about their subject .
What are the qualities of a good speaker?
a literary device where an author makes a quick, indirect reference to something well-known (a person, place, event, idea, or another text) to evoke shared cultural knowledge, adding depth, emotion, or meaning without lengthy explanation, making writing more powerful and concise
What is an allusion?
a literary device where human qualities, actions, or emotions are given to non-human things like animals, objects, or ideas, making them seem alive and relatable
What is personification?
citing statistics in a political speech ("90% of doctors recommend...")
What is an example of logos?
"The team was praised for their strategic _______ during the project." (Refers to sharp thinking/acumen)
What is intelligence?
Abraham Lincoln, in 1863, honored fallen soldiers and emphasized national unity.
Who delivered the Gettysburg Address?
"Give me liberty, or give me death!" delivered at the Second Virginia Convention in 1775.
Who said this?
Who is Patrick Henry?
a figure of speech in which an opposition or contrast of ideas is expressed by parallelism of words that are the opposites of, or strongly contrasted with, each other, such as “hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.”
What is an antithesis?
"To be or not to be, that is the question."
What is an example of a Rhetorical Question?
"The detective couldn't find a _________ explanation for the missing jewels, as all suspects had solid alibis"
"Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country," encouraging public service.
Who is the speaker?
Who is JFK?
Our ancestors adapted to diverse environments through large brains for problem-solving, varied diets (tools for diverse foods), sociability for group survival, and technology like fire and clothing (animal skins) for warmth, allowing expansion from Africa across the globe.
What are some examples of adaptability in human history?
a pivotal event or stimulus that pushes the protagonist out of their ordinary life into the extraordinary journey of the story, motivating them to confront a challenge, seek a goal, or embrace change, often marking the start of their transformation and engaging the reader to reflect or act in the real world
What is a Call to Action?
In the Harry Potter series, the battle between good and evil, and overcoming obstacles
What is an example of a central idea?
"The sunrise began to ________ the mountain peaks,"
What is illumine?
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy," asking for war after Pearl Harbor.
Who is the speaker?
Who is FDR?
What are some things to look for when evaluating a historical speech with context & purpose?