Methods of Development
Which M.o.D. is being used?
There are many ways to prepare potatoes. For instance, you could make mashed potatoes, or fries!
Example
This persuasive device uses exaggerated statements for dramatic effect.
Hyperbole
Which technique can be used for logos?
A) a picture of a starving dog
B) using a doctor as a reference for an ad
C) using percentages to persuade the audience to buy or do something
C)
What is the tone of the following sentence?:
I missed the train again? What a great day that I'm having.
Sarcastic
Which M.o.D. is being used?
Pollution is caused by human activity, and it leads to global warming and habitat destruction.
Cause and Effect
What is being used here?
I was so tired this morning; I barely got out of bed on time this morning. It was like I had a pile of bricks weighing me down on my chest.
Simile
Hyperbole
True or False: A single persuasive message can use all three appeals at once.
True
What is the tone of the following sentence?:
I guess this shirt will be fine. I kinda wanted to wear the beige one, but it's still in the wash. So this one will do.
Tolerant
However; Also; Likewise; Although
These are all words used for which M.o.D.?
Compare/Contrast
What is being used here?
Chappell Roan is the greatest singer in the country. No, in the world. NO! In the universe!
Parallelism
Is it ethos, pathos, or logos?
Research shows that trampolines are the leading cause of injury for children in the United States, making them a hazard.
Logos
What is the tone of the following sentence?:
We must take immediate action to combat climate change before it is too late.
Urgent
Serious
This method is used when a writer provides real-life situations or anecdotes to support their argument.
Example
What is being used here:
He stole my wallet and took 20$ out of it! How could he do this to me?
Rhetorical question
For ethos to be effective, the author or speaker must be ________________.
Credible
Trustworthy
of good character
This tone is characterized by an unbiased, factual, and neutral delivery.
Objective
What are Methods of Developments used for?
They are used by authors for specific developmental and organizational techniques to help develop their opinion and argument.
What is being used here?
Cliché rom-coms are my kryptonite. I can't help but watch them.
Allusion
Is it ethos, pathos, or logos?
I began a small business when I was twelve: mowing and caring for lawns. I’m happy to speak at the small business association today.
Ethos
What is the definition of tone?
The author's attitude toward the topic/text.
They use diction/word choices to help prove their tone.
Create an advertisement for a self-cleaning water bottle. Write a slogan, one sentence for ethos, one for pathos, and one for logos to convince customers that this product is a must-have.
Your answer must effectively combine all three appeals to persuade customers to buy the product.
Slogan: "Pure Water, Anytime, Anywhere."
Ethos: "Trusted by outdoor adventurers and endorsed by health experts worldwide."
Pathos: "Imagine the peace of mind knowing every sip is free from harmful bacteria, no matter where your journey takes you."
Logos: "Eliminates 99.9% of germs in just 60 seconds using advanced UV-C technology."