Figures of Speech
Academic Vocabulary
Rhetorical Appeals
Spelling
Logical Fallacies
100

She is like a lion. 

Simile

100

What is the meaning of the word "rebuttal?"

This word refers to information that weakens an argument by proving it inaccurate or incomplete.

100

Which rhetorical appeal uses emotions to persuade an audience?

Pathos

100

Believe or beleive 

Believe

100

The French family I stayed with over the summer had read all the British romantic poets. It's amazing how cosmopolitan and well educated French people are.



Hasty Generalization

200

My sister is a workhorse. She never stops working. 

Metaphor

200

What is a counterclaim? 

A counterclaim is an opposing argument or claim made in response to an initial claim, designed to rebut or contradict it.

200

Which rhetorical appeal has to do with credibility, trust, experience, and qualification?

Daily Double

Ethos

200

Accomodation or accommodation? 

Accommodation

200

That video has 10 million views, so the content must be true/high quality.

Daily Double

Ad populum

300

The big black bear bit a black bug.

Alliteration

300

What is the meaning of "foreshadowing?"

Daily Double

When an author includes subtle hints and clues that suggest events that will happen later in the story.

300

“Studies show that schools with later start times improve student attendance and academic performance. Therefore, districts should adjust schedules to support student success.” Which rhetorical appeal is most dominant here? 

Logos

300

Responsability or Responsibility

Daily Double

Responsibility 

300

Wife: I'd rather have a dog than a cat.

Husband: Why do you hate cats?

Which fallacy is being used here? 

Straw Man

400

Opportunity knocked on the door.

Daily Double

Personification

400

What is an inference?

An inference is a logical conclusion or "educated guess" made by combining clues, evidence, or known facts with your own background knowledge.

400

A commercial says, “9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste.” Which rhetorical appeal is being used?

Ethos

400
Liaison or Leeaison 

Liaison

400

How could Linda have anything insightful to say about foreign affairs? She grew up on a farm.

Ad Hominem

500

I walked a million miles to get here.

Hyperbole

500

What does ambiguous mean? 

Unclear 

500

“If we do not protect the environment now, future generations will suffer from polluted air and water.”
Which rhetorical appeal is most evident, and why?

Pathos

500

Rythim or Rhythm

Rhythm

500

A driver pulled over for speeding tells the officer, "Shouldn't you be out catching real criminals who are robbing banks?


Red Herring