Argumentative Writing
Pathos and Logos
APPOSITIVES
Clauses
Miscellaneous
100

Consider this claim:

Swallowing watermelon seeds is bad for you.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?

1- Watermelon seeds contain lots of healthy protein.


2- Watermelon seeds are sometimes used for spitting contests.




- Watermelon seeds contain lots of healthy protein.

100

Name the persuasive techniques

pathos- appeal to feelings

logos- appeal to reason

100

Where does the punctuation go? I checked out my favorite book Charlottes Web from the library

What is I checked out my favorite book, Charlotte's Web, from the library.

100

What is the difference between an independent and a dependent clause?

Independent clause: 

a complete thought

can stand on its own

100

If the appositive in bold is nonrestrictive, set it off with commas. If it is restrictive, submit the text without making any changes.

The lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II is the only person named Oscar to have won an Academy Award.

The lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II is the only person named Oscar to have won an Academy Award.

Restrictive 

200

Name  the elements of an argumentative essay

claim

counterclaim

rebuttal

reasons

evidence

200

Ads that use statistics and facts rely on this appeal

Reason- logos

200
Where does the punctuation go? San Diego a beautiful city in southern California is a popular place to visit
What is San Diego, a beautiful city in southern California, is a popular place to visit.
200

 Underline the clause that is the type indicated in parentheses.

1.   You will see warning lights if there is fog on the mountain. (independent)

2.   We put together a skit that tells the history of our state. (subordinate)

You will see warning lights


..that tells the history of our state.

200

If the relative clause in italics is nonrestrictive, set it off with a comma. If it is restrictive, submit the text without making any changes.

During his tour of the organic chocolate factory, Manny learned about the Theobroma cacao which is a cacao tree native to the rain forests of Central America. 

During his tour of the organic chocolate factory, Manny learned about the Theobroma cacao, which is a cacao tree native to the rain forests of Central America.

nonrestrictive

300

Consider this claim:

The world's most dangerous creatures live in the ocean.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?

The box jellyfish's venom is so strong that it can cause the human heart to stop beating.


or

The three deadliest animals to humans—mosquitoes, snakes, and dogs—all live on land.


The three deadliest animals to humans—mosquitoes, snakes, and dogs—all live on land.

300
Festive ( Ramadan, Eid, Christmas)  themed ads often rely on this appeal

pathos- feelings

300
A huge dog with paws, Bear was always tracking mud into the house.
What is "bear was always tracking mud into the house"
300

 Identify each word group by writing IND for independent clause, SUB for subordinate clause.

  1. _______________ she has learned an important lesson.

  2. ________________ since the children were feeling sad.

1. Ind

2. Sub

300

If the relative clause in italics is nonrestrictive, set it off with a comma. If it is restrictive, submit the text without making any changes.

Toward the end of the flight to Denver, Harry was awakened by the voice of the captain who announced the beginning of their descent. 

Toward the end of the flight to Denver, Harry was awakened by the voice of the captain, who announced the beginning of their descent.

nonrestrictive

400


Read the claim below.

It's important to use punctuation in text messages.

Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.

1- A combination of punctuation marks that resembles a facial expression is called an "emoticon."
2- Punctuation conveys meaning and affects the way text messages are understood.


 

Punctuation conveys meaning and affects the way text messages are understood.

400

Thank You, Mom – P&G

P&G partnered with Wieden+Kennedy to produce the Olympics’ ad series, Thank You, Mom. And the campaign pays tribute to mothers all around the globe.

What appeal is this ad using?

Pathos- feelings

It relies on the emotions of love and happiness to showcase the dynamics of a parent-child relationship.

400
The Civil War began with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter, a U.S. fort in South Carolina
What is "a U.S. fort in South Carolina"
400

Identify the following sentences as either dependent (DC) or independent (IC). 

1. I went to the park. 

2. Sandra and Lara have been good friends since first grade. 

3. Although Shaina likes Mexican, Iraqi, Somali, and Italian food

IND

IND

DEP

400

The author J.K. Rowling was born in Yate, England.

Where's the appositive?

Is it restrictive or nonrestrictive?

J.K.Rowling

restricitive

The underlined information helps a reader identify which author is being discussed.

The author was born in Yate, England.

Without the information, a reader doesn't know which author is being discussed.

500

Read the claim below.

Fishing is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.

1- Many anglers find that fishing promotes both patience and care for the natural world.
2- Fishing requires the use of special equipment as well as access to a clean body of water.



1- Many anglers find that fishing promotes both patience and care for the natural world.
500

Friends Furever – Android

Friends Furever was created by Droga5 for Android.

When strangers become friends, especially the furry ones, it may catch you by surprise. 

pathos- feelings 

It can melt your heart with delight.

Showing unlikely friendships among animals worked really well for Android. It became the most-watched ad when it aired.

500
A female Calico, Ana's cat has won many ribbons.
What is "a female Calico"
500

Find the IND clause in each of these sentences

1.After we left the sandwich shop, we went to the park.

2.Until Mark moved to Tampa, he and I were best friends.

 3.Richard tripped as he stepped onto the uneven pavement.

1.we went to the park.

2.  he and I were best friends.

3. Richard tripped

500
What is the meaning of asymmetrical ?

If

Prefix a means : lack of 

Prefix sym: same and together

metry: ______________

having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical