Types of Sentences
We were lost in the jungle; nobody knew how to read a map.
Compound Sentence
Define ethos, pathos, and logos.
Logos appeals to audience’s sense logic or reason. Ethos appeals to the speakers credibility or authority. Pathos appeals to the audience’s sense of emotion.
Identify the seven coordinating conjunctions.
For And Nor But Or Yet So
"America Runs on Dunkin'"
Bandwagon Appeal
What does a thesis statement do?
It describes the overall purpose of your essay.
The obnoxiously loud man and the seven foot tall woman always go to the Walmart on the east side of the city.
Simple Sentence
“As someone who lost over 100 pounds in 3 months, I highly recommend a raw meat diet to anyone looking to lose weight quickly.”
Ethos
Identify three subordinating conjunctions.
because whenever after although until
+ 200 additional points if they can identify three transition words as well
I asked 20 people in my neighborhood if their mood improves after the Detroit Lions win a football game. 15 responded "yes," 4 responded "no," and 1 responded "indifferent." Therefore, 75% of all Michiganders experience an improved mood after a Detroit Lions win.
Hasty Generalization
List five examples of time order words.
First Second Third Fourth Fifth
Regardless of how you feel about consumerism, I'm going to the mall, and I'm going to spend all of my money on jewelry, cologne, and pretzels!
Compound- Complex Sentence
“How is he not one of these greatest artists of all time? He has 14 diamond records. That’s a record, and the dude in second place only has nine diamond records. Plus, he still has 11 platinum records and 18 gold records. However, I wouldn’t expect you to understand because you only listen to stupid- people music."
Logos
+ 300 additional points for the logical fallacy
Punctuate the sentence:
Because we were too tired to drive we slept on the side of the road, until the sun came up. We almost died not that it would’ve mattered much but everything turned out alright.
Because we were too tired to drive, we slept on the side of the road until the sun came up. We almost died, not that it would’ve mattered much, but everything turned out alright.
"Evolutionary Theory proposes that humans and primates share a common ancestor."
"So you're saying my great grandpa was a monkey?"
Straw Man
Identify the rhetorical technique: “9 out of 10 cardiologists recommend our medicine to maintain a healthy heart.”
Ethos
Identify each sentence type: My landlord is an absolute jerk, and I’m going to punch him as soon as I get back home. That will be my rent for July, August, and September. Usually, I’m not a violent man, but I refuse to let anybody steal my package. This is more than mere disrespect; it is a federal offense.
Compound- Complex
Simple
Compound
Compound
"Good Evening! My name is Earl Weathers, and I’m the founder and CEO of The International Center for Abused & Exploited Puppies. I founded this company 40 years ago because MILLIONS OF PUPPIES ARE ABUSED AND MISTREATED EVERY DAY. Most of these puppies are only FOUR MONTHS OLD, and the ABUSERS could be people in YOUR COMMUNITY! Please DONATE TODAY to save a puppy IN NEED."
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.
Convert this story into ONLY compound sentences:
I was exhausted after class. I took a nap. The nap lasted for three hours. I woke up feeling even more exhausted. I hate wasting my time. I might never take a nap again.
I was exhausted after class, so I took a nap. The nap lasted for three hours, but I woke up feeling even more exhausted. I hate wasting my time, and I might never take a nap again.
+ 400 Additional points if the given answer includes a semicolon.
My parents are smart and trustworthy people, and they say God is real. Therefore, God is real.
Genetic Fallacy
Identify the logical fallacy:
I don't think it's a good idea to lower the drinking age. Next thing we know kids will get to drive at age ten, and vote at fifteen. Let kids be kids and adults be adults.
Slippery Slope
Punctuate the following sentence:
Over the summer I went to Dallas Texas Traverse City Michigan Miami Florida and Reno Nevada. I had a great time but I spent all my money.
Over the summer, I went to Dallas, Texas; Traverse City, Michigan; Miami, Florida; and Reno, Nevada. I had a great time, but I spent all my money.
What is a logical fallacy?
An error in reasoning that creates a hole in an argument.
The old man warned “Don’t believe everything you see” but unfortunately nobody listened.
The old man warned, “Don’t believe everything you see,” but, unfortunately, nobody listened.
Good students will study and learn without the threat of an exam, and bad students won't study and learn even with the threat of an exam. So, exams serve no purpose.
Either Or Argument
What needs to be included for proper MLA format?
Name
Professor's Name
Class Name
Date
Title
Double Spaced, 12 Point Font, Times New Roman, Indent Each Paragraph