Language
What is diction?
word choice
What does CER stand for?
Claim Evidence & Reasoning
What are rhetorical appeals used for?
To persuade
What does it mean to persuade?
To convince someone of something
What are Mx. Jo's tattoos?
Plants
Quotes
What is syntax?
sentence structure
What is a counterargument made up of?
Concession & refutation
What are the three rhetorical appeals?
Ethos, pathos, logos
Where does a topic sentence usually go?
At the beginning of a paragraph
Who is Mx. Jo's coach/the longest person he has known at Envision?
Hint: They come to observe him & ask you questions sometimes
Ms. Maria
Give an example of inquiry
(any question)
Ex: Why is the sky blue?
What is a concession?
The opposite argument of your claim
This rhetorical appeals is an example of....
"For just $1 a day, you can save poor, starving puppies"
Pathos
What does the RACE strategy stand for?
Restate
Answer
Cite
Explain
What college did Mx. Jo go to?
UC Berkeley
What is the difference between connotation and denotation?
Denotation is the literal dictionary definition of a word. Connotation is the underlying emotion or feeling associated with a word.
What is a refutation?
Reinforcing your claim by responding to the counterclaim/concession.
This rhetorical appeals is an example of....
"This lipstick lasts the longest, is the cheapest, and has the most variety of colors!"
Logos
What button do you use to indent a paragraph?
"tab"
What city does Mx. Jo live in?
Oakland
How do you punctuate titles of articles?
quotation marks
What does the TAG strategy stand for?
Title
Author
Genre
This rhetorical appeals is an example of....
"Dentists everywhere recommend this toothpaste for healthiest teeth"
Ethos
Give an example of a transition phrase
Additionally,
For example,
In conclusion,
What did Mx. Jo major and minor in?
Film studies major, English minor