Rhetoric
Define the term "rhetoric."
The use of language to persuade or convince an audience through the use of rhetorical, literary, and argumentative techniques.
Independent Clause
What is the following sentence an example of:
"The flower stretched out her arms after long winter's nap."
Personification
Give a definition of characterization.
The process through which a writer develops a character.
What are Ms. Minkoff's two favorite colors?
Orange and green
What rhetorical appeal is demonstrated in the following sentence:
“Over the past twenty-five years, I have worked persistently on issues relating to women, children, and families...I have met mothers in Indonesia. I have met working parents in Denmark. I have met women in South Africa.”
Ethos
List three rules for when to capitalize a letter.
[Ms. Minkoff will determine correct answer.]
Explain the difference between a metaphor and a simile.
Metaphor: A comparison of two unlike things that refers to one thing as being the other to show that they are similar
Simile: A phrase that compares two unlike things by using the words “like” or “as”
List and define the 3 types of irony.
Situational, Dramatic, Verbal
What grade did Ms. Minkoff teach before she came to Kealing?
9th grade
Claim supported with evidence.
Use of multiple rhetorical devices.
**Bonus 100 points: Refutes counter-agruments.
Indicate where commas should be placed in the following sentence:
When I get home from school I need to do my homework clean my room and help make dinner.
When I get home from school, I need to do my homework, clean my room, and help make dinner.
Define the term "hyperbole."
Give an example.
Explain why a writer would use hyperbole.
[Minkoff will determine answer.]
During what part of a story is the setting and characters introduced?
Exposition
What are Ms. Minkoff's two favorite genre of literature?
Romance, Historical, Thriller, Satire
Give an example of a slippery slope fallacy.
[Ms. Minkoff] will determine correct answer.
What type of sentence is the following:
He was feeling sick, so he went to the doctor.
Compound sentence
[Independent Clause + Comma + Coordinating Conjunction + Independent Clause]
Define symbolism.
Give an example.
The use of symbols to represent larger ideas, concepts, theme, messages, etc.
List the 5 basic steps to a story's plot
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What type of art does Ms. Minkoff like to do outside of school?
Ceramics
List all of the rhetorical devices we discussed in class.
Ethos, Pathos, Logos, Anecdote, Repetition, Allusion, Rhetorical Question, Tone, Hyperbole, Sarcasm, Analogy, Direct Address, Testimonial, Colloquialism
Label the parts of speech in the following sentence:
He stopped the car abruptly.
Verb: stopped
Predicate: stopped the car
Adverb: abruptly
Give an example of onomatopoeia.
[Minkoff will determine answer.]
Explain the difference between "central idea" and "author's purpose."
Central idea: lesson, message, moral, main point conveyed in a text.
Author's purpose: the reason for writing a text.
How many musical instruments does Ms. Minkoff play?
5