Tone
Purpose
Appeals
Figurative Language
Ms. Cwiak Trivia
100

 “Despite the setbacks, we remain confident in our ability to achieve our goals.”

What is optimistic?

100

"Our club has so many volunteer opportunities, that is why you should join our club!"

What is to persuade?

100

“Hi I’m Jennifer Aniston and SKIMs is my favorite clothing brand.”

What is Ethos?

100

“My mother will kill me if I am late.”

What is a hyperbole?

100

This music artist is Ms. Cwiak's favorite.

Who is Taylor Swift?

200

“Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!”

What is humorous? 

200

"71% of the world is water."

What is to inform?

200

 “Eating a big breakfast gets you better grades.”

What is logos?

200

“The car brakes screamed all through the journey.”

What is personification?

200
Ms. Cwiak went to this university for her under-graduate degree.

What is UIC?

300

“As the doors creaked open, a chilling wind swept through the abandoned mansion.”

What is dramatic

300

"Why aren't there a lot of jokes about peaches? Because they are pit-iful!"

What is to entertain?

300

“Wearing AXE Body Spray makes you instantly irresistible.”

What is pathos?

300

“Be a worthy worker and work will come."

What is alliteration?

300

Ms. Cwiak waited in line to meet these celebrities. 

Who are the Kardashians?

400

“With the approaching footsteps echoing in his ears, he quickly hid in the dark alcove, heart pounding.”

What is suspenseful?

400

"Once upon a time there was a princess who lived in a tower."

What is to entertain? 

400

“ECO Water provides more health benefits than regular water.”

What is pathos?

400

“Five score years ago, Abraham Lincoln in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice.”

What is an allusion?

400

Ms. Cwiak stops at this establishment every morning.

What is Starbucks?

500

 “Maybe she’ll come tomorrow, I thought, watching the cars pass by, headlights blurring in the rain—oh, to be somewhere else, anywhere, the beach maybe, sand between my toes, the smell of the sea…”

What is rambling?

500

"That movie was really good!"

What is to inform?
500

“4 out of 5 dentists recommend Crest toothpaste for shiny teeth.”

What is Ethos?

500

“I remember when I used to sit on my dad’s lap while he drove around town delivering mail.”

What is an anecdote?

500

This was Ms. Cwiak's first job.

a) Cycling Instructor

b) Concession Worker

c) Dog Walker

d) Lifeguard

What is a Concession Worker?