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This is the correct version:
A. Lincoln’s compassion was remarkable.
B. Lincolns’ compassion was remarkable.
C. Lincoln’s compassion, was remarkable.
D. Lincolns compassion was remarkable.
What is A?
This appeal is used when Malala says she speaks “for those without a voice.”
What is pathos?
Douglass asks, “Do you mean, citizens, to mock me?” to challenge his audience.
What is a rhetorical question?
This rhetorical device is used when an author asks a question not meant to be answered.
What is a rhetorical question?
Malala’s purpose in speaking at the UN was this.
What is to advocate for girls’ education?
Fix the comma error:
“After the war ended Lincoln delivered one of his most hopeful speeches.”
What is “After the war ended, Lincoln delivered…”?
Douglass strengthens his credibility by referencing the founding documents of the U.S.
What is ethos?
Lincoln references Scripture when he says “the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.”
What is an allusion?
This device creates emotional emphasis by intentionally repeating a phrase.
What is repetition?
Lincoln’s purpose in the Second Inaugural was this.
What is to unify the nation and promote healing?
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
A. Malala’s speech, at the UN inspired millions.
B. Malala’s speech at the UN, inspired millions.
C. Malala’s speech at the UN inspired millions.
D. Malala’s, speech at the UN inspired, millions.
What is C?
DAILY DOUBLE
Lincoln reasons that both sides prayed to the same God and could not both be answered.
What is logos?
Malala uses this device when repeating “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen…”
What is repetition (anaphora)?
Douglass’ reference to the founding fathers is meant to remind his audience of American ideals.
What is an allusion?
Douglass wants his audience to confront this uncomfortable truth about the Fourth of July.
What is the hypocrisy of celebrating freedom while denying it to enslaved people?
Identify the error:
“Stevenson’s message reminds us that peoples lives can be changed through empathy.”
What is peoples → people’s?
DAILY DOUBLE:
Stevenson tells emotionally charged stories of people wrongfully convicted to stir the audience to action. Name the appeal AND explain its purpose.
What is pathos — used to build empathy and motivate the audience to support justice reform?
Douglass points out the hypocrisy of celebrating freedom while enslaving human beings.
What is irony?
When Upton Sinclair describes the meatpacking industry as “a jungle,” he uses this device to shock readers into wanting change.
What is metaphor?
Sinclair’s goal in The Jungle was to create this effect in the audience.
What is outrage that leads to reform?
This sentence contains a comma splice:
“Douglass speaks with righteous anger, his words challenge the nation.”
What is ‘Douglass speaks with righteous anger, and his words challenge the nation’ (or adding a period or semicolon)?
Goodwin demonstrates Lincoln’s character and integrity by portraying his humility and wisdom.
What is ethos?
This device is used when Lincoln notes that both sides “read the same Bible, and pray to the same God,” yet fight a war against each other.
What is irony?
Lincoln ends his address with “charity for all” to inspire healing after conflict. This is an effect achieved through which broader rhetorical skill?
What is appealing to pathos?
DAILY DOUBLE
Goodwin’s purpose in Team of Rivals is to show Lincoln's strength came from what three qualities?
What is that Lincoln’s strength came from humility, empathy, and strategic collaboration?