Rhetorical Devices
Definition: statements of what the author believes
Claim
What is this an example of:
"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."
Logos
What were the three countries of origin for the main characters?
Germany, Cuba, and Syria
What does TRF stand for?
Tutorial Request Form
What are the names of my cats?
Chandler, Joey, Benicio del Toro (Ben), and Clyde Frog
Definition: A question asked merely for effect with no answer expected.
Rhetorical question
What is this an example of:
"He is a forensics and ballistics expert for the federal government - if anyone's qualified to determine the murder weapon, it's him."
Ethos
What is the name of the author?
Alan Gratz
How many steps are in the Tutorial Process?
Ten
Who wrote "The Twilight Zone" episodes?
Rod Serling
Definition: a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
Anecdote
What is this an example of:
"You'll make the right decision because you have something that not many people do: you have heart."
Pathos
Who is this quote about?
“All his life he’d practiced being hidden. Unnoticed. Now, at last, when he most needed to be seen, he was truly invisible”
Mahmoud.
How often will tutorials be done this quarter?
2 times a week.
What is Malala's last name?
Yousafzai
Definition: Placement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts
Juxtaposition
What is this an example of:
"Doctors all over the world recommend this type of treatment."
Logos
What thing is being referred to here? “It was the same thing he’d said yesterday, and the day before that” (AKA what was said the days prior?)
"Manana" (or, "tomorrow.")
How long are the speeches given at the beginning of the tutorial to explain the problem?
30 seconds
What is this year's AVID motto?
#WeAreAVID
Definition: the repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of consecutive lines or sentences for emphasis
Anaphora
What is this an example of:
"You know me - I've taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers - so you know I can run your preschool."
Ethos
List three potential themes for this novel.
Family, Hope, Loss, Courage, Humanity, War. (I will potentially allow for other answers. Depends on my mood.)
What steps are repeated until all group members have gone?
5 and 6
What is the numerical format for the Power Writing Formula?
1-2-3-2-3-2-3-4