TSIS Ch. 11-12
Paper Writing
Rhetorical Devices
Citations/Format
Miscellaneous
100

What should you do if you disagree with someone during a class discussion?

Respond with respect, frame your thoughts around theirs, try to find any common ground, etc.
100

Where are we going to turn our papers in?

On Canvas, under the Assignment by 11: 59 pm.

100

Which rhetorical device is this an example of?


“9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste for whiter teeth”.

Ethos- creditability.

100

Is this a correct in-text citation? If not, what’s wrong with it?

(Guzman 29).

It’s good!

100

True or False: 1202 is essentially the second part of this class, where you learn more about fiction, poetry, and drama.

True!

200

When revising your paper, what is one thing you should not overlook?

Small edits, such as fluency, word choice, organization, etc.

200

What is your main point/claim/stance called? 

Your thesis!

200

Which rhetorical device is this an example of?


“Donate only $1 a day to save starving stray cats and dogs in our community”.

Pathos- appeals to emotion.

200

Is this a correct in-text citation? If not, what’s wrong with it?

She says “1201 is the best class ever!” (10).

If you didn’t state the author/speaker’s name yet, you need to add it in the parenthesis.  

She says “1201 is the best class ever!” (Guzman 10).

200

Where is Prof. L’s office? Building and rm. number!

Fahy Hall 358

300

What is one thing you should not be afraid of when writing/revising a paper?

Making mistakes, moving things around, reorganizing, etc.

300

What should your topic sentences do?

Argue your point, introduce the reader to what the paragraph is going to be about, etc.

300

Quoting research on how later school start times can benefit students is an example of which rhetorical device?

Mainly logos- logical option since studies show it helps.  Can also be ethos depending on who/where the studies come from.

300

How many pages should our final paper be?

3-4 full pages.

300

What building is the Writing Center in?

The library!

400

"Great point...I would like to add...” is an example of what technique?


Framing your thoughts around another person’s response.

400

What should you always do after evidence/quoting, besides a citation?

Analyze! 2-3 sentences of strong analysis for why/what this quote shows.

400

Make up your own example of logos, ethos, or pathos.  Tell us which one it is, and why.

Answers vary.
400

What is the indented second line called in a Works Cited?

A hanging indent.

400

What date do you have to complete your Writing Center requirement by?

December 9th, class day of classes.

500

Give us an example of a framing response, and why you think it is one.

Answers vary.

500

Name one aspect of a rhetorical situation that you need to be aware of when writing/presenting your ideas.

Audience/context/tone/medium, etc.

500

What is the point or purpose of rhetorical devices? 

To persuade, motivate, and/or inform us of information; convince us to change/solidify our claims.

500

What are the four rows, in order, of the MLA heading?

Name

Prof. name 

Class

Due date

500

Do I teach 1202, and will I teach it in the spring?

Yes and yes!