Conflict
Elara stared at the finish line, her lungs screaming for air, while a voice in her head whispered that it was okay to just stop and walk.
As the clock struck midnight, the reflection in the dusty mirror didn't wave back; instead, it reached out a cold, ghostly hand toward Sarah’s throat.
Man vs Supernatural
After years of feeling useless because of a leak, the cracked water jar realized that the beautiful wildflowers lining the path had only grown because of the water it spilled every day.
Purpose, Perspective, Finding Beauty in our Flaws...
A writer states: "School uniforms should be mandatory because they reduce social bullying and lower costs for parents." *
Which part of this sentence is the claim and which parts serve as the main arguments supporting it?
The claim is "school uniforms should be mandatory..."
The main argument supporting it would be that it reduces bullying and lowers costs.
A commercial for a new security system shows a family sleeping peacefully while a shadowy figure tries to open their front door. A voiceover says, "Your family’s safety is the only thing that matters. Can you really put a price on their lives?"
Ethos, pathos, or logos?
Pathos -- using emotions, creating fear.
After the final bell rang, Julian found his locker spray-painted. He had no doubt it was his enemy, Marcus, so he went to find him.
Man vs Man
The hiker frantically swung at the swarm of bees, realizing too late that he had stepped directly onto the hidden entrance of an underground hive.
Man vs Nature
The songbird lived in a cage encrusted with diamonds and ate the finest seeds, yet it spent every afternoon staring through the bars at the sparrows bathing in a muddy puddle.
Freedom, wealth, price of luxary...
Read the following passage: "While critics argue that a four-day workweek would decrease productivity, recent studies in Europe show that well-rested employees actually complete 20% more tasks."
What is the counterargument that's being presented?
That recent studies show well-rested employees complete more work.
Sentence A: "The city council is considering a plan to adjust the current local taxes."
Sentence B: "The greedy city council is plotting a scheme to pick the pockets of hard-working citizens with a disastrous new tax hike."
What are 3 examples of loaded language in Sentence B?
Greedy.... plotting a scheme.... picking the pockets
The small raft groaned as a massive wave rose above it, blotting out the sun and threatening to swallow the lonely, desperate sailor.
Man vs Nature
Coach Miller stood over the bench, shouting at his players for their poor performance and attitude.
Man vs Man
As the downpour began, the boy held his only jacket over a stranger’s groceries, getting soaked to the bone while a quiet smile spread across his face.
Kindness is important, sacrifice...
"The movie Interstellar earned over $700 million at the global box office."
Is that a fact or opinion?
Fact
Scenario: A tech company releases a commercial for a new smartphone. Instead of showing people using the phone, the screen is filled with scrolling charts, a side-by-side processor speed comparison with their competitor, and a list of battery life benchmarks.
Is this ethos, pathos, or logos?
Logos
Despite the law forbidding anyone under twenty from speaking in public, Maya stepped onto the town square stage and took a deep breath.
Man vs Society
Just as the pilot prepared for the emergency landing, the cockpit screens flickered to black and a robotic voice announced that the manual override was no longer supported.
Man vs Technology
The small village spent centuries living in fear of the "monster" on the mountain, only to discover it was a lonely old man whose shadow was magnified by the setting sun.
Fear of the unknown... prejudice, deception...
"Science fiction is the most important film genre for inspiring young engineers."
Is that a fact or an opinion?
Scenario: A charity's social media post features a close-up photo of a shivering, abandoned kitten in the rain. The caption reads: "For the cost of just one coffee a day, you can be the reason this heartbeat doesn't stop. Don't turn your back on them."
Pathos
The automated doors hissed shut and locked tight, ignoring Leo’s override codes as the oxygen levels in the lab began to steadily drop.
Man vs Technology
Toby stood on the edge of the high dive, his friends cheering from below, but his knees shook with the weight of a secret fear he had never dared to admit out loud.
Man vs Self
The marathon runner finally crossed the finish line in first place, but when he looked around, he realized he had been so focused on the ground that he hadn’t noticed his family waving from the sidelines miles ago.
Ambition, relationships, cost of success, living in the moment...
"The director’s use of loud music in the crash scene was a powerful and creative choice."
Is this a fact or an opinion?
Opinion
Headline A: "Company Announces 10% Staff Reduction to Improve Efficiency."
Headline B: "Corporate Giants Axe Hundreds of Livelihoods to Grow Their Own Pockets."
What parts of Headline B are "Loaded Language"?
Corporate Giants... Axe Hundreds of Livelihoods.... Grow their own pockets.