The Three Texts
This justice wrote the majority opinion (Brennan or Rehnquist).
Brennan
The dictionary meaning of a word is called this.
Denotation
The appeal that uses feelings.
Pathos
A mistake in reasoning.
A logical fallacy
True or false: you use an apostrophe to make a word plural.
False
This justice wrote the dissenting opinion (Brennan or Rehnquist).
Rehnquist
The feeling a word gives you is called this.
Connotation
The appeal that uses facts and reasoning.
Logos
A big conclusion from too few examples.
Hasty generalization
The dog wagged it’s tail.
Correct the sentence.
The dog wagged its tail.
This amendment protects freedom of speech.
The First Amendment
Which is most negative: curious, interested, or nosy?
Nosy
The appeal that uses trust or expertise.
Ethos
When the reason just repeats the claim.
Circular reasoning
My sisters’ car needs new tire’s before winter.
Correct the sentence.
My sister's car needs new tires before winter.
Did Allen's editorial "American Flag Stands for Tolerance" agree or disagree with the Supreme Court's decision?
Agree. He thinks flag burning should be allowed.
A modifier that is next to the wrong word is called this.
A misplaced modifier
"As a dentist for 20 years, I recommend this toothpaste."
Ethos
"I failed one math test, so I'm bad at every subject."
Hasty generalization
The student’s turn in they’re essays on Monday’s.
Correct the sentence.
The students turn in their essays on Mondays.
Justice Rehnquist quotes this famous song to show how Americans feel about the flag.
"The Star-Spangled Banner" (the national anthem)
"Running for the bus, my backpack fell open." Name the error.
A dangling modifier.
"Students who sleep 8 hours earn higher grades, so school should start later." Name the appeal and explain why.
Logos, because it uses research and reasoning.
"This is the best song because no song is better." Name the fallacy and explain why.
Circular reasoning, because the reason just repeats the claim.
Three boy’s left they’re jackets in the teachers lounge.
Correct the sentence.
Three boys left their jackets in the teachers' lounge.