Rhetorical Choices
A writer uses this rhetorical strategy when they build trust by presenting themselves as knowledgeable, fair-minded, or morally grounded.
What is an appeal to ethos?
What type of evidence presents a specific illustrative moment from to clarify a point?
A) statistic
B) experiment
C) an example
D) testimony
C) an example
What is the logical sequence of ideas that connect evidence back to the writer’s claim?
A line of reasoning.
What is the most visited city in the world?
A) Bangkok
B) Paris
C) Dubai
D) Singapore
A) Bangkok
How old is Ms. McConnell?
A) 21
B) 27
C) 23
D) 30
C) 23, however, A) 21 will be accepted even though you are lying.
If you said D) 30 you are expelled.
What rhetorical choice compares a complex, abstract concept to a more familiar one—such as comparing society to a “garden”—to make the argument more understandable?
A) simile
B) anecdote
C) analogy
D) personal testimony
C) analogy
What term refers to evidence selected because it resonates emotionally with the intended audience?
Pathos appeal.
What sentence (or implied idea) lays out the writer’s overarching claim that the line of reasoning must support?
A thesis
What is the only continent without any reptiles or snakes?
Antarctica.
Where was McConnell born and raised?
Louisville!! Go Cards baby
What choice draws on shared cultural or religious knowledge—such as referencing Eden, creation, or the “sins” of humanity—to connect the argument to widely recognized moral frameworks?
Biblical allusions/references.
You are proposing a new medicine to be placed on the market. What types of evidence should you use to make the most effective argument?
Any of the following is acceptable:
Stats
Data
Experiments
What is the structure for deductive arguments?
Context & Thesis
Reason 1
Reason 2
Reason 3
Call to Action
What is the fattest organ in the body?
The brain is the fattest organ.
The brain is composed of nearly 60% fat.
What is McConnell's brother's name?
A) Quinn
B) Michael
C) Evan
D) David
A) Quinn
A writer uses the technique of repetition to create what effect?
To reinforce the importance of a key claim or phrase and ensure the audience cannot miss the central argument. Using repetition used for emphasis.
A writer uses this kind of evidence when they include observable, concrete details, such as descriptions of settings or conditions, to help the audience visualize a point.
What are illustrations?
Students work very hard. Usually, students go to school for six hours and then go to work. Students enrolled in public schools should not have to attend if they commit to a full time job. This allows them to focus on making money that they can save. This would also cut back on tax money spent on schools. Reach out to your law maker to propose this solution.
What type of argument is this (inductive or deductive?)
Deductive.
Context: Students work very hard. Usually, students go to school for six hours and then go to work.
Thesis: Students enrolled in public schools should not have to attend if they commit to a full time job.
Reasons: This allows them to focus on making money that they can save. This would also cut back on tax money spent on schools.
Call to Action: Reach out to your law maker to propose this solution.
What is the national animal of Scotland?
A) Rabbit
B) Snake
C) Mouse
D) Unicorn
D) The national animal of Scotland is the Unicorn.
The unicorn is the Celtic symbol of purity, innocence, masculinity, and power. Considering the fact that people believed they were real for around 2,500 years, there’s no wondering why the official coat of arms of the United Kingdom features a unicorn.
How long has McConnell been teaching?
2 years, this is my second year!
When a writer addresses opponents’ beliefs directly—explaining why those who disagree think the way they do, and then responding with logic—she is using this rhetorical move to build credibility and strengthen her position.
What is rationalizing with opponents?
What type of evidence draws on personal stories that illustrate a writer’s point through lived experience, a short story telling to enhance their argument?
An anecdote.
Timmy is going to propose a new social media idea to Facebook executives. His idea is to get rid of all instances of using text on Facebook--only photos to communicate memories.
Should he use inductive or deductive reasoning?
Inductive. The executives will be hesitant for this move. It is their company and money is on the line so it is a heavy decision.
What is Sonic The Hedgehog's full name?
A) Lee McConnell Hedgehog
B) William Charleston Hedgehog
C) Ogilvie Maurice Hedgehog
D) Sampson Nicholas Hedgehog
C) Ogilvie Maurice Hedgehog
What is the name of McConnell's dog?
A) Oreo
B) Baby
C) Princess
D) Sweet Pea
D) Sweet Pea