Rhetoric
What are the three types of rhetoric and how are they different from one another?
Pathos - Emotional Appeal
Ethos - Character, Credibility, Reputation
Logos - Logical Appeal
How is the purpose of an explanatory essay different from an argumentative essay?
The purpose of an explanatory essay is to explain. The purpose of an argumentative essay is to persuade/convince.
What does "pyr" mean?
Fire
What does feasible mean?
Means possible to do (typically in an easy or convenient way)
Define a hyperbole.
A literary device in which the author exaggerates to express an idea.
Identify the mode of persuasion:
Cable ratings have dropped 30 percent year over year in the past decade while streaming services have seen a 200 percent increase in adoption rates over the past two years. Clearly, cable television is becoming a thing of the past.
Logos
What is the main difference between the introductory paragraphs of an explanatory and an argumentative essay?
An explanatory introduction has a thesis, while an argumentative essay has a claim. A thesis is the main idea of your essay. A claim is your side/position about an argument.
What does "mort" mean?
It means death.
What does incentive mean?
A thing that motivates or encourages one to do something
Name this type of literary device:
Boom! Snap! Crash!
What is an onomatopoeia?
Identify the type of rhetoric:
Our beloved family dog, Luna, died from an infected wound caused by broken bottles along the road. The city’s litter problem needs to be addressed so no one else feels the pain we did when Luna died.
Pathos
Create a claim for the following prompt:
There are many careers available to young adults as they enter the workforce. Imagine a friend asks your advice on what career they should pick. Persuade your friend to join the profession of your choosing.
Answers may vary.
Means plenty or abundant
Ampl-
What does squander mean?
To waste, especially in a foolish way
What are the six most commonly used letters in the English alphabet?
R, S, T, L, N, E
Identify the type of rhetoric:
As an award-winning author, I can confidently say that this book series is poorly written.
Ethos
Name parts of an argumentative conclusion in order.
1.) Restate Claim
2.) Restate Supporting Points
3.) Restate Counterclaim/Rebuttal
4.) Call to Action
Means to go or yield
-Cede
Means a feeling of hatred or strong hostility
Animosity
What famous British playwright often invented his own words, such as aerial and frugal?
HINT: He wrote "Hamlet"
William Shakespeare
Create your own example of each type of rhetoric.
Answers may vary.
Name and define each part of a counterclaim paragraph.
1.) Transition/Identify the Counterclaim
2.) Context of Quote
3.) Quote/Text Evidence
4.) Connect Quote to Counterclaim
5.) Rebuttal
Means the practice, act, or belief of something
-Ism
Means perceptible by touch
Tangible
What is assonance?
A literary device in which a vowel sound repeats. (EX: So, go down the road.)