What's the Word?
The Thesis
Persuade me to Use Rhetorical Devices
I Spy Inferences and Clues
Whatevs
100
What is an example of a primary source?
diary, speech, official record, etc.
100
What is a thesis statement?
The main sentence in your paper that tells your position. Also known as a roadmap for the paper.
100
What are the three different types of rhetorical devices we learned about in this class?
ethos, logos, pathos
100
What is a context clue?
The words and lines surrounding a word that you use to define a word
100
Put all of the ingredients in a blender. Place the lid firmly on the top of the blender. Blend together ingredients for 45–60 seconds, until mixture is smooth. Pour the contents of the blender into a travel mug for a healthy breakfast on the go! What is the last direction?
Pour the contents into a travel mug
200
sources that are a step removed from the event and provide interpretation and analysis of primary sources
secondary sources
200
What are the three parts included in a thesis statement?
topic, position, reasons
200
Persuading someone who has more followers to re-tweet your tweet, so that more people will see your tweet is an example of ________, because it uses __________. (Only one _____ needed for points)
logos; logic
200
A sleuth, such as Sherlock Holmes, can be very helpful in solving crimes. Using the example clue, the word sleuth in this sentence means
detective
200
How long have Mrs. Beck and Ms. Thompson known each other?
Since middle school (or roughly 15 years)
300
evaluating sources for reliability of information
credibility
300
Where in the essay can we find the thesis (typically)?
introduction
300
What does pathos use to persuade?
emotions
300
What does it mean to infer?
To make an educated guess (or making a logical conclusion)
300
BONUS ROUND---EVERYONE GETS TO PLAY!! This is a competition to see who can come up with the most creative name for Mrs. Beck's baby. Fold up your answer and don't let her see it---she will guess the winner but it must remain anonymous until then!
I personally like Jill.
400
arguable statements intended to counter or dispute other claims
counterclaims
400
Why is this a bad thesis statement? "Jamie shouldn't go to the game tonight."
It doesn't include the reasons. (Among other answers)
400
Being able to trust the credibility of the speaker is called what?
ethos
400
Sally arrives at home at 4:30 and knows that her mother does not get off of work until 5. Sally also sees that the lights are off in their house. What can Sally infer?
Her mother is not home yet.
400
What is the order of paragraphs in a typical paper? (Or at least the kind we discussed in here)
Introduction, bodies, conclusion
500
What is an objective summary?
a summary free of personal beliefs and judgments
500
Create a thesis statement for the following prompt (must include all parts): Persuade the class to listen to your favorite band. (You will have 2 minutes to prepare.)
Answers will vary.
500
Create an example for Ethos
Answers may vary.
500
A woman walks into a store soaking wet and it is raining. My guess is that she doesn't have an umbrella. How did I come to that conclusion--by making an inference or by using context clues?
Inference
500
In a thesis statement, what is it called when you provide the opposite of your thesis?
Antithesis (or counterclaim)
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