Vocab
Persuade
to win over, induce, or convince someone to adopt a belief or action through reasoning, argument, or earnest request.
Are the commas used correctly in this sentence?
Sidda, the girl who lost her lunch box, found out that Ella hid it in the computer cart.
Yes.
Propaganda
the deliberate, systematic spread of information—often biased, misleading, or manipulative—to influence public opinion, emotions, and behavior in favor of a specific cause, organization, or government
What does the mark ; do?
Replaces a period:
Example: Jack told everyone he though Europe was a planet; everyone looked at him in shock and began to laugh.
Manipulate
to handle, use, or control something skillfully (often physically) or to influence a person or situation cleverly, unfairly, or deviously for personal advantage
Find the error:
While Elizabeth was doing her Lexia, the fire alarm rang and she darted out of the classroom. When she was outside, she realized that the fire alarm sound was a sound affect in Lexia.
It should be "...sound effect..."
Pathos
a rhetorical device used to persuade an audience by appealing to their emotions, specifically evoking feelings of pity, sympathy, or sadness
Find the error: (There's 2)
While Miss Darnell was teaching her class, she saw that eliza was asleep on her desk. Miss Darnell said "Sidda, gently shake Eliza's shoulder." Sidda then got up and aggressively flipped Elizas desk.
"eliza" should be capitalized
and Eliza's should just be Elizas
Logos
using statistics, case studies, or logical "if-then" statements to convince an audience.
What type of sentence is this?
I painted the house, but she did the trim.
Compound: Heres why:
Cover up the second half of the sentence. Does the first part make sense on its own?
Now cover the first half. Does the second part make sense on its own?
Then add a FANBOY to connect the sentences.