Ethos Pathos Logos
What rhetorical appeal establishes credibility and trust to persuade an audience?
Ethos
What is the climax of a story?
The climax is the most intense point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.
What is the purpose? A map of the world showing countries, oceans and continents
Inform
What is the author's purpose if the text aims to inform the reader about a specific topic?
To inform.
What is the main point or argument of an essay, typically found in the introduction?
Thesis Statement
What rhetorical appeal focuses on appealing to emotions to persuade an audience?
Pathos
In which part of the plot diagram do we typically meet the characters and learn about the setting?
In the exposition.
If an advertisement is trying to sell a product, what is its author's purpose?
The author's purpose is to persuade.
If an author writes a story to entertain readers, what is their primary purpose?
To entertain.
What are words or phrases that connect ideas and guide the reader through the essay?
Transitions
What rhetorical appeal uses logical arguments and evidence to persuade an audience?
Logos
What are the five main parts of a plot diagram?
The five main parts are exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
What would be the author's purpose in writing an article about the effects of climate change?
The author's purpose is to inform.
What is the author's purpose if they are trying to convince readers to change their opinion on an issue?
The author's purpose is to persuade.
What type of words, like "I," "you," or "me," should be avoided in formal essays unless writing about personal experiences?
Personal Pronouns
A commercial showing a family happily using a new product is an example of which rhetorical appeal?
Pathos
What is the purpose of a plot diagram?
A plot diagram is used to outline the main events and structure of a story.
If a humorous article is written to provide laughter during hard times, what is the author's purpose?
The author's purpose is to entertain.
What clues can you find in a text that indicate the author's purpose?
Look for words or phrases that suggest informing, entertaining, or persuading.
What does the ICE stand for in RACE across the ICE?
Introduce, Cite, Explain
The statement, "According to research conducted by Harvard University, this method is 90% effective," is an example of which rhetorical appeal?
Logos
Why is it important to understand the plot diagram when reading a story?
Understanding the plot diagram helps readers identify key elements and better comprehend the structure of the story
Can an author have multiple purposes in their writing? Give an example.
Yes, an author can inform while also entertaining or persuade while also entertaining or persuade and inform.
How can understanding the author's purpose enhance your comprehension of a text?
It helps you understand why the author wrote it and what message they want to convey.
What does RACE stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain/Extend