Ethos, Pathos, Logos
What are the three types of rhetorical devices?
What are Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
To inform or explain a topic using facts and details.
What is Informational text
What is a claim in an argumentative text?
What is a statement that expresses the author's position on an issue.
(17) Beluga whales are carnivores and feast on things such as snails, salmon, crabs, clams, squid, or octopus. (18) They are not picky eaters! (19) Beluga whales not only eat everything, but they also eat a lot. (20) Their meals may average up to 50-60 pounds of food a day.
Which transition is the BEST transition to add at the beginning of sentence 18?
A Later
B As a result
C Additionally
D Obviously
What is D. Obviously
What is the main purpose of an argumentative text?
What is to persuade the reader to accept or consider a claim.
Identify the type of rhetorical device.
"Imagine a lonely dog, abandoned in a cold shelter, with no one to love or care for them. We must act to prevent this suffering by supporting adoption."
Pathos
How does an argumentative text differ from an informational text?
What is an argumentative text presents a claim and tries to persuade the reader, while an informational text provides only facts.
What type of evidence relies on numbers, percentages, or data?
What is Logos or Logic
(7) Because they are a close relative to the narwhal, frigid waters in the Arctic Ocean are liked by beluga whales. (8) They can survive in water as cold as 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the BEST way to revise sentence 7 to make the meaning more clear?
A The frigid waters in the Arctic Ocean are liked by beluga whales and the narwhal is a close relative.
B In the Arctic Ocean, the beluga whales like the frigid waters and are a relative to the narwhal.
C A close relative to the narwhal, beluga whales like the frigid waters in the Arctic Ocean.
D A close relative to the narwhal in the Arctic Ocean, the beluga whale likes the frigid water.
What is C. A close relative to the narwhal, beluga whales like the frigid waters in the Arctic Ocean.
What is an intended audience?
What is the specific group of people a piece of writing, speech, or message is designed for
Identify the type of rhetorical device.
"As a leading expert in child development, I can confidently say that screen time before age two can have detrimental effects on cognitive development."
What is Ethos
Which of the following is an example of an argumentative text?
A) A textbook chapter explaining the water cycle
B) A news report about a recent election
C) An editorial on why school days should be shorter
What is C, because it takes a stance and tries to persuade the reader.
Identify the claim in this passage:
"Many people believe video games are harmful, but research shows they can improve problem-solving skills and reaction time."
What is "Research shows video games can improve problem-solving skills and reaction time."
(17) Beluga whales are carnivores and feast on things such as snails, salmon, crabs, clams, squid, or octopus. (18) They are not picky eaters! (19) Beluga whales not only eat everything, but they also eat a lot.
Brinlyn would like to use a more precise word than things in sentence 17. Which word would be a more effective word to use in this sentence?
A whales
B materials
C animals
D pieces
What is C. animals
By using strong, relevant evidence and addressing counterarguments an author can make their argument...
What is Stronger.
Identify the type of rhetorical device.
“80% of students have committed some form of plagiarism.”
Logos
What key element does an argumentative text always include that an informational text does not?
What is a claim.
Which of the following is the strongest type of evidence?
A) A personal story about how a new diet worked for one person
B) A study from a medical journal with data on diet effectiveness
C) A quote from a celebrity who tried the diet
What is B, because studies from credible sources provide strong, factual evidence.
(3) Both heard the urgency in Mable’s voice and was a little frightened. (4) They hurriedly climbed down the rope ladder, dangling from the treehouse where they had spent a good part of the day, making plans for the weekend trip to their favorite water park.
What change should be made in sentence 3?
A Insert a comma after voice
B Change heard to herd
C Change Mable’s to Mables’
D Change was to were
What is D. Change was to were
If an article only presents one side of an argument, is it a strong or weak argument? Why?
What is weak, because it ignores opposing viewpoints.
Identify the type of rhetorical device.
"According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, regular exercise can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease."
What is Ethos
You are reading an article about whether junk food should be banned in schools. What is one clue that the text is argumentative rather than informational?
What is the text takes a clear position on the issue and supports it with reasoning and evidence, rather than just presenting only facts.
What is the difference between a claim and a thesis statement in an argumentative text?
What is a claim is a statement that expresses the author’s position, while a thesis statement presents the claim along with the main supporting reasons.
(5) “Yes, aunt Mable, what is it?” asked Ian with a shocked expression. (6) Mable was quietly chopping away the colorful veggies in preparation for dinner, her calm demeanor displayed no sign of urgency at all.
What change, if any, should be made in sentence 5? A Delete the comma after Mable
B Change aunt Mable to Aunt Mable
C Change is it to it is
D No change is needed.
What is B. Change aunt Mable to Aunt Mable
Read the following statement and determine if it is fact or opinion:
"Lowering the voting age to 16 would create a more engaged and responsible society."
What is an opinion, because it cannot be proven as an absolute truth.