Rhetorical Devices
What is a similie?
A figure of speech comparing two different things using "like" or "as."
What is Opinion Journalism?
A genre of journalism in which the journalist gives their own commentary, analysis or interpretation of an issue or attempts to persuade the reader of a certain viewpoint.
Give some examples of how someone would collect data for an opinion piece.
Interviews, polls, QR codes... 🤔
In 2025, how much revenue did the "non-profit" Collegeboard make?
1.2 billion dollars
What is an alliteration?
The repetition of the same starting consonant sound in neighboring words.
What is the first step of writing an opinions article?
RESEARCH! + collect data
When writing an opinion article, one should maintain a(n) ____ tone.
Fact-Based (excluding some exceptions like satire)
What does Drake Maye have in the first week of the 2026 NFL regular season that no other QB has?
Three 4th-quarter interceptions
What is a chiasmus?
A figure of speech where words or concepts are repeated in reverse order.
List the different types of opinion articles
Sports Opinion, Political Opinion, (Philosophy?), Reviews, and Satires
An opinion article is sometimes paired with a(n) ______ article.
News
Coulomb’s Law
Why can't you lean on Pathos on an argument?
Leaning on Pathos too heavily transforms an argument into propaganda.
What is something that an "Opinion" article, Review, and a Satire all have in common?
All have an engaging hook, all demonstrate a point... 🤔
What word limit is there for an opinion piece?
None! As much as needed
What is Taylor Swift's middle name?
Alison (ONE L)
What is inductive reasoning?
specific observations --> general conclusions
Around where should you include a counter-argument in an opinions piece?
Around ~75%, near the end
Where should you put a direct thesis in an opinions article, that isn't satire or a review?
Fill in the Mr. Bennett quote:
“If you could imagine an 80 year old woman that’s ______________, that’s what I look like when I walk”
9 months pregnant 🤰