American Speeches
Non-Fiction
Rhetorical Appeals
Vocabulary
Credibility
100

What rhetorical appeal is used when Sojourner Truth mentions different measurements?

What is the logical appeal based on familiar concepts?

100

How is non-fiction defined?

What is writing that focuses on factual accounts and real events?

100

What does ethos appeal to in a speaker?

What is the character or credibility of the individual speaking?

100

 What does "predicament" mean?

What is a challenging or difficult situation?

100

What is a shared characteristic of both "The History of Virginia" (Understanding the Jamestown Incident) and "The Letter to Disney" (Chief Crazy Horse Letter)?

What is that they both exhibit bias and require critical evaluation by the reader?

200

How does Truth support her argument for women's rights?

 What is by sharing personal experiences as a former slave to evoke sympathy?

200

Before reading a piece of non-fiction, what factors should you take into account?

 Author, viewpoint, target audience?

200

Which rhetorical strategy does King utilize to assert his authority?

What is the appeal to his credibility as a recognized leader?

200

 In the context of Crazy Horse's letter, what does "spurned" most likely denote?

What is to reject or disregard?

200

Which excerpt ( "The History of Virginia" and "The Letter to Disney") would you consider more reliable based on your analysis?

What is a personal opinion that can be backed up with evidence from both texts?

300

What emotional appeal does King use in his "Letter from Birmingham Jail"?

What is an appeal to the audience's compassion and understanding of injustice?

300

 In Captain Smith's narrative, what does "victual" refer to?

What is food?

300

What is the definition of pathos?

What is the appeal to the audience's emotions?

300

 What does "recovered" refer to in the Pocahontas and John Smith text?

What is to have been brought back to life?

300

What is the main goal of Chief Crazy Horse's letter?

What is to challenge the historical accuracy presented by Disney regarding Pocahontas?

400

What does King mean by stating that "justice too long delayed is justice denied"?

What is the belief that postponing justice is equivalent to denying it altogether?

400

What is the overall tone of Chief Roy Crazy Horse's letter to Disney?

What is one that expresses disappointment and criticism?

400

How does the repetition of "ain't I a woman?" function as a rhetorical tool in Truth's speech?

What is it reinforces her struggles and confronts societal expectations?

400

In "Ain't I a Woman?" what does the term "fix" imply in the context of the first paragraph?

What is a difficult situation or problem?

400

How does the point of view influence the trustworthiness of Smith's account in "The Letter to Disney"?

What is it could present a biased narrative lacking objectivity?

500

What central theme is conveyed in Truth's speech?

What is the advocacy for both women's rights and the rights of Black individuals?

500

How do the perspectives in both Pocahontas excerpts differ?

What is Excerpt 1 presents historical facts, while Excerpt 2 critiques and challenges those representations?

500

In his "Letter from Birmingham Jail," how does King utilize rhetorical appeals to convey the urgency for civil rights, particularly in the statement about "justice too long delayed is justice denied"?

What is he uses both emotional appeals (pathos) and logical arguments (logos) to highlight the need for immediate action?

500

What does "victual" signify?

What is food or provisions?

500

Why is context essential when assessing the credibility of historical narratives?

What is it helps reveal biases and influences that shape the story?