Vocab Time
to persuade
What is logos?
a persuasive writing technique that appeals to logic
What comma rule is this sentence following?
While I was at the store, I picked up lettuce for tonight's salad.
Comma Rule #9: Introductory Phrases or Clauses
What is the term for a writer's position on a topic?
a claim or thesis
What is ethos?
a persuasive writing technique that appeals to ethics and credibility
What comma rule is this sentence following?
Sam dinner, I set the table, and our parents cleaned up.
Comma Rule #5: Lists
What is the term for the opposing side's argument?
Counterargument
What is pathos?
a persuasive writing technique that appeals to emotion
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
A. “I think we need to make a left turn up ahead,” my mom announced from the back seat of the car.
B. “I think we need to make a left turn up ahead” my mom announced from the back seat of the car.
C. “I think we need to make a left turn up ahead” ,my mom announced from the back seat of the car.
D. “I think we need to make a left turn up ahead”, my mom announced from the back seat of the car.
A
To introduce or give the purpose of your essay
Is the following an example of ethos, pathos, or logos?
Zendaya is a spokesperson for Cover Girl Cosmetics.
Ethos
Name the Comma Rule and place the comma.
The boys in the blue Pope jerseys won the race.
Comma Rule #10: Appositives and Interruptions
The boys, in the blue Pope jerseys, won the race.
What is the importance of a counterargument?
It gives you a chance to respond to the opposing side's thoughts and ideas
Is the following an example of ethos, pathos, or logos?
Most Americans waste 5 gallons water every time they brush their teeth, so it is important to turn the faucet off when you are not rinsing your brush to help protect the environment.
Logos
When using comma rule #8, the comma is always place before the coordinating conjunction or FANBOYS. Name all the coordinating conjunctions included in this acronym.
For Or
And Yet
Nor So
But