Reading
What is an author's point of view?
refers to his or her position on an issue or, in other words, the author's opinion or belief regarding an issue
What paragraph does the thesis statement usually fall?
Introduction
List five things that you could do wrong while presenting.
List varies.
What is fallacious reasoning?
Illogical or incorrect reasoning in an argument.
Name one of the three rhetorical appeals?
pathos
ethos
logos
Which rhetorical appeal is the author using here:
"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."
Ethos
What is a thesis statement?
The main idea of the paper; the position that the writer has taken on the argument
According to "6 phrases that Instantly Persuade people" what is one of the 6 techniques he shared?
The yes ladder
Say their name
Agree with them
How will. you know a year from now what the best employee does?
Have you ever made an exception
Because
What is the logical fallacy: A dentist tells you to use a certain type of toothpaste.
Appeal to authority
What is Ethos?
Appeal to Credibility, Trust, and Authority
What is the author's claim in this statement:
“Remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” That was the only time I ever heard Atticus say it was a sin to do something, and I asked Miss Maudie about it.
“Your father’s right,” she said. “Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy . . . but sing their hearts out for us. That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.”
"...it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.”
How do transitions help with the flow of your essay?
They connect thoughts, sentences and paragraphs together.
What are two things the kids in the "Schooled" video say you must do in a presentation?
Entrance, be confident, smile, shoulders back, stand still, put hands above bey button, hook-- get their attention, eye contact
What is the logical fallacy: A Pepsi ad with Selena Gomez as the spokesperson.
What is the logical fallacy: "You're an idiot"
Ad hominem
What is Logos?
Appeal to logic
What is the author's evidence for their claim in this statement:
“Remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” That was the only time I ever heard Atticus say it was a sin to do something, and I asked Miss Maudie about it.
“Your father’s right,” she said. “Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy . . . but sing their hearts out for us. That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.”
"Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy . . . but sing their hearts out for us."
What is evidence typically made up of?
Facts, not opinions. Proof that the claim is correct.
How long do you have before you lose your audience?
10 seconds
What is the logical fallacy: "We can’t legalize marijuana; if we do, then the next thing you know people will be strung out on heroin.”
Bad Logic or Slippery Slope
What is Pathos?
Appeal to Emotion
What is the author's purpose in this statement:
"Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
To persuade the audience into joining the war
What is a thesis made up of?
A claim and its evidence
What will your teacher do if you do not have a flip grid video in on time?
Make you present live.
What is the logical fallacy: "All kids hate taking math exams"
Bandwagon
Which one of these does NOT have a fallacy?
1. "Clearly, this "old" type of math instruction is not a particularly effective, nor do students enjoy it."
2. "This type of learning is gaining traction throughout the country."
3. "When we emphasize memorization and testing in the name of fluency we are harming children."
number 2