Rhetoric in Action
What are the three rhetorical appeals?
Ethos, pathos, and logos.
What does it mean to cite textual evidence?
Answer: To quote, paraphrase, or summarize parts of a text to support your analysis
What is a metaphor?
A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
What is a claim in an argument?
The main point or position that the writer or speaker is trying to prove.
What are context clues?
Words or phrases in a sentence that help determine the meaning of an unknown word
Which rhetorical appeal relies on credibility and trustworthiness?
True or False: You can only use direct quotes as textual evidence.
False—paraphrasing and summarizing are also valid.
Identify the literary device: “The leaves danced in the wind.”
Personification
What is a counterclaim, and why is it important?
A counterclaim is the opposing viewpoint, and addressing it strengthens the argument by showing consideration of other perspectives.
Use context clues to define “ambiguous” in this sentence: “Her answer was ambiguous, leaving everyone unsure of what she meant.”
Unclear or open to multiple interpretations
Identify the rhetorical device: “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”
Antithesis
When citing evidence, why is it important to explain how it supports your claim?
To connect the evidence to your argument and make it clear to the reader
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare, while a metaphor does not.
Identify the type of reasoning: "Because it rained last night, the ground is wet."
Cause and effect reasoning.
Identify the meaning of "resilient" in this sentence: “Despite many setbacks, she remained resilient and continued working toward her goal.”
Able to recover quickly or adapt to challenges
What is the purpose of repetition in a speech or text?
To emphasize key points and make them memorable
What should you include in your analysis when citing evidence from a text?
The context of the evidence, how it supports the claim, and its significance.
Which literary device uses the repetition of initial consonant sounds?
Alliteration
What is the purpose of a call to action in an argument?
To motivate the audience to take a specific action.
Which word is a synonym for “benevolent”?
A. Kind
B. Cruel
C. Stubborn
A.
Explain how pathos is used to persuade an audience.
It appeals to emotions such as sympathy, fear, or happiness to influence the audience
Identify the best textual evidence to support this claim: "The character is brave."
A. “He hid under the bed.”
B. “He charged into the burning building to save the child.”
C. “He avoided conflict whenever possible.”
B.
What is irony, and what are its three types?
Irony is a contrast between expectation and reality. The three types are verbal, situational, and dramatic irony.
Explain why using logical fallacies weakens an argument.
Logical fallacies are errors in reasoning that make the argument less credible.
Use context clues to explain the meaning of “advocate” in this sentence: “He decided to advocate for more mental health resources at school.”
To publicly support or recommend a cause or policy