Rhetorical Situation
What are the three sections of the Rhetorical Situation according to Aristotle?
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
What is a thesis statement?
It is the main point, claim or argument of a paper
Where was Machiavelli born?
Italy
Who are the two characters in Poe's The Raven?
The Man and a Raven
A denotation is...?
The literal meaning of a word. Definition
What is Logos?
Logics or Reasoning
An essay is split up into what three sections?
Introduction, Body and Conclusion
Give two characteristics that Machiavelli says all men naturally have.
What phrase did The Raven repeat throughout the poem?
"Nevermore"
A connotation is...
non-literal meaning of a word, often associated due to culture, history, etc
What is Ethos?
Credibility or Trustworthiness of an author
Your Works Cited page should be organized...
a. alphabetically
b. numerically
c. by type of source
d. in the order in which you found them
a. alphabetically
Is it better to be loved or feared?
It is better to be feared because by nature people are ungrateful, fickle, and anxious to flee danger so when the danger arises it is easier to break a bond of love. The fear of punishment is always effective regardless of the situation.
What month does The Raven take place?
What's the difference between an opinion and a fact?
A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false. An opinion is an expression of a person's feelings that cannot be proven.
Opinions can be based on facts or emotions and sometimes they are meant to deliberately mislead others.
What is Pathos?
Appealing to the audience's emotions
What is tone in writing?
Tone in writing refers to the writer's attitude toward the reader and the subject of the message
What are the two animals Machiavelli says a leader should embody?
A lion and a fox
Who is Lenore?
The dead wife of the Man
When writing or making an argument what should you use to support your claims?
Reasoning and Evidence
What is Syntax?
the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
What qualities of the Lion and Fox should a leader possess?
Cunning like a fox
Strength and demeanor of a Lion
What is an Alliteration?
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
Give one reason as to why you should consider your audience when writing.
answers may vary
1. Knowing your audience helps you to make decisions about what information you should include
2. how you should arrange that information
3. what kind of supporting details will be necessary for the reader to understand what you are presenting.
4.It also influences the tone and structure of the document.