Terms and Definitions
What is the definition of Ethos
Ethos is an appeal to credibility or character, often used to convince the audience of the author's reliability.
How does Context affect the interpretation of a text?
Context includes the circumstances surrounding a text that influence its meaning, such as historical, cultural, or social factors.
What rhetorical appeal is primarily used in the following text? “Dr. Smith, a leading expert in environmental science, emphasizes the importance of renewable energy sources. Her research has been published in numerous respected journals.”
ethos
Give an example of epistrophe
Answers should have repetition of a word or words at the end of successive clauses or phrases
Identify the technique used when multiple sentences end with the same word or phrase to create emphasis.
Epistrophe
What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that the word carries.
How does the use of Concrete Language enhance writing?
Concrete language provides specific details that create vivid imagery, making writing more relatable and engaging.
Which rhetorical appeal is used in the following? “Think of the countless animals suffering in shelters. By adopting, you can save a life and gain a loving companion.”
Pathos
Give an example of juxtaposition
Something like light/dark, fear/hope, storm/sun, etc
Identify the technique used when a writer describes light and darkness in the same scene to emphasize contrast.
Juxtaposition
What is tone? How is it different from mood?
Tone is the author's attitude while mood refers to how the text makes the reader feel.
Explain how Abstract Language differs from Concrete Language.
Abstract language refers to ideas or concepts that are not tangible, while concrete language describes specific, tangible things.
What is the register of the following text?
modified-formal
Give an example of oxymoron
something like jumbo shrimp
Identify the device used in phrases like “bittersweet” or “deafening silence.”
Oxymoron
What is diction?
Diction refers to the choice of words and style of expression that an author uses in a piece of writing
What rhetorical appeal is primarily used in the following text? “As a veteran who has served in combat, I believe that we must prioritize mental health services for our soldiers returning home.”
ethos
Who is the primary audience for the following:
“This report outlines the critical need for renewable energy sources in our community and urges local policymakers to take immediate action.”
Policymakers and local government officials
Give an example of a few lines with modified-formal register
Answers should follow the rules of grammar, but will contain contractions and/or acronyms and be very easily understood.
Identify the concept that explains why “home” suggests warmth and comfort beyond its dictionary definition.
Connotation
What is the meaning of Register? List the 5 levels.
Register refers to the level of formality or informality in language used in various contexts. Ultra colloquial, colloquial, modified-formal, formal, ultra formal
Provide an example of anaphora
Answers vary
What is the tone of the following excerpt from “The Yellow Wallpaper”? “I sometimes wonder if I am losing my mind. I have to be careful not to think too much for fear that it will all spiral out of control. The wallpaper, with its ugly yellow color and chaotic patterns, seems to watch me as I try to find some semblance of clarity.”
Desperate
Give an example of an imperative sentence
answers vary
Identify the device used in phrases "To know her is to love her" or "like father, like son"
Parallelism