PS1 Conventions
Rewrite the sentence to make it parallel:
To be successful in class, you need to stay engaged, take good notes, and a pencil and paper.
What type of sentence is normally the last line of the introduction paragraph?
Thesis statement
Write a theme of Hamlet
Death is an equalizer
Corruption
Revenge
Religion
The following quote appeals to what rhetorical appeal?
"My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition, make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."
Ethos
Connect the following sentences with a subordinating conjunction:
Claudius thinks Hamlet is dramatic.
Hamlet is grieving for his dad.
Possible responses:
Claudius thinks Hamlet is dramatic because he's grieving for his dad.
Because Hamlet is grieving for his dad, Claudius thinks Hamlet is dramatic.
What three things should be listed in your thesis statement?
The three topics of the following body paragraphs
When citing a quotation from a short story, what goes in the parenthesis?
(Author last name)
Correct the vocabulary of the following sentence:
"Martin Luther King Junior uses pathos when he alludes to the various American landscapes that are likely familiar to audience"
Martin Luther King Junior appeals to pathos when he alludes to the various American landscapes that are likely familiar to audience.
Rewrite the sentence so that it has a clear antecedent:
Mary and Steve often go to dinner with their parents, but they are usually late.
Mary and Steve often go to dinner with their parents, but Mary and Steve are usually late.
Name 4 possible topics you can base your body paragraphs on in a rhetorical analysis essay.
Ethos, pathos, logos, repetition, allusion, tone, metaphor, similes, imagery
Describe the difference between tone and mood.
Tone= Attitude of the author
Mood= Feelings of the reader
In order to get a 3.0 in analysis, one paragraph of your rhetorical analysis essay must be on...
Tone
Punctuate the following sentence so that it is grammatically correct:
This is my solution give everyone 4.0s so that they don't have to study.
This is my solution: give everyone 4.0s so that they don't have to study.
List 10 different transition words
In addition, In conclusion, As a result, To begin, First/second/third, Furthermore, In other words, Although, Despite, However, Provided that, Finally, Moreover, Therefore, Altogether, Before, After, In the beginning
Describe the difference between connotation and denotation.
Denotation: Definition of the word
Connotation: Emotional association to the word.
What three verbs can one use to describe the purpose of a text?
To ______, to _______, or to ______.
Inform, persuade, explain
Punctuate the following sentence so that it's grammatically correct:
Hamlet wanted to avenge his father's murder however he had a slight procrastination problem.
Hamlet wanted to avenge his father's murder; however, he had a slight procrastination problem.
In addition to restating the TAG, thesis, and writing a conclusion statement, the conclusion paragraph of a rhetorical analysis essay must include...
A statement about the effectiveness of the text as a whole.
Explain why the text is important.
What goes on the top left and right corners of an essay in MLA format? Draw the layout on your white board.
Last name 1
Student name
Teacher name
English 10
11 June 2018
Identify two sets of words/short phrases in the following sentence that create a longing tone:
"Each year in the middle of February, when slush is underfoot and the sky is a depressing gray, I begin dreaming of warm beaches, tropical fruits and sunsets. If only I could save enough for a winter vacation! Maybe next year I’ll win the lottery. Meanwhile, I’ll read travel brochures and sigh.”
"Each year in the middle of February, when slush is underfoot and the sky is a depressing gray, I begin dreaming of warm beaches, tropical fruits and sunsets. If only I could save enough for a winter vacation! Maybe next year I’ll win the lottery. Meanwhile, I’ll read travel brochures and sigh.”