Rhetorical Techniques 1
When something is repeated
What is repetition
When something is exaggerated
What is hyperbole
Aristotle articulated three “artistic appeals” that a rhetor could draw on to make a case—what are they?
What are logos, pathos, and ethos?
When Mitt Romney claims that his experience in managing big business will make him the better president, one who will be able to get America back on track, he is using what type of an appeal?
What is ethos
Starbucks:The best coffee for the best you.
explicit: The best coffee for the best you
Implicit: possible answer: you deserve starbucks
I waited in line for a million hours until it was my turn.
Hyperbole
How do you format an in-text citation for a direct quote from a source in MLA style?
Include authors last name, page number where the quote can be found parentheses at the end of the quote.
Test 4, Module 1, Question 1
The spacecraft OSIRIS-REx briefly made contact with the asteroid 101955 Bennu in 2020. NASA scientist Daniella DellaGiustina reports that despite facing the unexpected obstacle of a surface mostly covered in boulders, OSIRIS-REx successfully _____ a sample of the surface, gathering pieces of it to bring back to Earth.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A)attached
B)collected
C)followed
D)replaced
B)collected
“Ghosts of the Old Year” is an early 1900s poem by James Weldon Johnson. In the poem, the speaker describes experiencing an ongoing cycle of anticipation followed by regretful reflection: ______
Which quotation from “Ghosts of the Old Year” most effectively illustrates the claim?
A) “The snow has ceased its fluttering flight, / The wind sunk to a whisper light, / An ominous stillness fills the night, / A pause—a hush.”
B) “And so the years go swiftly by, / Each, coming, brings ambitions high, / And each, departing, leaves a sigh / Linked to the past.”
C) “What does this brazen tongue declare, / That falling on the midnight air / Brings to my heart a sense of care / Akin to fright?”
D) “It tells of many a squandered day, / Of slighted gems and treasured clay, / Of precious stores not laid away, / Of fields unreaped.”
B) “And so the years go swiftly by, / Each, coming, brings ambitions high, / And each, departing, leaves a sigh / Linked to the past.”
This social media platform is known for its short-form video content and viral dances.
What is TikTok?
The genre of literature often featuring a destroyed world, like The Hunger Games or Divergent.
What is Dystopian Fiction?
When you ask a question that doesn't need to be answered?
Rhetorical Question
When a comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as".
What is a metaphor?
You see an ad that shows the destruction left by a major flood. There are images of debris, dirty water, destroyed homes. Then there is a close up of a child, who stares into the camera. What type of an appeal is this?
What is pathos
Nike: Stop dreaming and start doing
explicit: Stop dreaming and start doing
Implicit: possible answer: Nike will help you achieve your dreams
The tree branches danced in the wind.
Personification
What should you do if a source has multiple authors in an MLA in-text citation?
When the source has two authors include both authors' last names in the in-text citations separated by the word and for a source with three or more authors use the first author's last name followed by et Al.
Test 4, Module 1, Question 3
Handedness, a preferential use of either the right or left hand, typically is easy to observe in humans. Because this trait is present but less______in many other animals, animal-behavior researchers often employ tasks specially designed to reveal individual animals’ preferences for a certain hand or paw. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A) recognizable
B) intriguing
C) significant
D)useful
A) recognizable
What three things does a sentence need?
subject, verb, and complete thought
The name of an extremely popular sandbox video game known for its block-based building.
What is Minecraft?
This famous playwright wrote tragedies like Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet.
Who is William Shakespeare?
When the beginning of words start with the same sound
What is alliteration
When using similar grammatical structures for related ideas to create a sense of rhythm and clarity.
What is parallelism?
This type of appeal grabs at your emotions
What is Pathos?
If a dentist says that he reccomends a certain toothpaste.
What is Ethos
Burger King: Have it your way!
Explicit: Have it your way!
Implicit: possible answer: You can get your burger with whatever you want on it
The drums were like a thunderstorm.
Simile
What is a list of sources that were referenced in your paper?
Work cited page
Test 4, Module 2, Question 4
Anthropologist Kristian J. Carlson and colleagues examined the fossilized clavicle and shoulder bones of a 3.6-million-year-old early hominin known as “Little Foot.” They found that these bones were ____ the clavicle and shoulder bones of modern apes that are frequent climbers, such as gorillas and chimpanzees, suggesting that Little Foot had adapted to life in the trees. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A) surpassed by
B) comparable to
C) independent of
D) obtained from
B) comparable to
What are the 3 verb tenses?
past, present, future
The process of trying to trick someone into giving up personal information, often through fake emails or websites.
What is Phishing?
The literary device that uses an object or idea to represent something else, such as a dove for peace.
What is Symbolism?
Ex. Shop like a billionaire
What is simile or figurative language
When special words or expressions that only professionals in that field may know are used
What is jargon
Our burgers have 25% more beef!
What is logos
Wheaties: The breakfast of champions!
Explicit: The breakfast of champions!
Implicit: Possible answer: if you eat Wheaties it will make you a better athlete
He is a library of information about athletes.
Metaphor
(Smith 45) is an example of what?
In-text citation
Test 4 Module 2, Question 3
Particle physicists like Ayana Holloway Arce and Aida El-Khadra spend much of their time blank what is invisible to the naked eye: using sophisticated technology, they closely examine the behavior of subatomic particles, the smallest detectable parts of matter. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A) selecting
B) inspecting
C) creating
D) deciding
B) inspecting
What are 3 ways to fix run-on sentences?
comma, period/semicolon, make one clause dependent
A type of digital art where ownership is recorded on a blockchain, often selling for high prices.
What is an NFT (Non-Fungible Token)?
The name of the central character in J.D. Salinger's classic novel, The Catcher in the Rye.
Who is Holden Caulfield?
What is adjectives
What are the persuasive techniques a writer or speaker uses to convince an audience
What are Rhetorical Appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos)
ex. You will love how your hair feels when you use our shampoo!
What is pathos
Oscar Mayor uses no nitrites or nitrates.
What is logos
McDonald's: I'm lovin' it!
Explicit: I'm lovin' it
Implicit: you will love anything on our menu
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of closely connected words.
Alliteration
How do you cite a source with no page numbers in in-text citations in MLA?
Your headings can include paragraph numbers or section numbers
Test 4, Module 2, #7
The spacecraft OSIRIS-REx briefly made contact with the asteroid 101955 Bennu in 2020. NASA scientist Daniella DellaGiustina reports that despite facing the unexpected obstacle of a surface mostly covered in boulders, OSIRIS-REx successfully____ a sample of the surface, gathering pieces of it to bring back to Earth. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A) attached
B) collected
C) followed
D)replaced
A) attached
According to Naomi Nakayama of the University of Edinburgh, the reason seeds from a dying dandelion appear to float in the air while ______ is that their porous plumes enhance drag, allowing the seeds to stay airborne long enough for the wind to disperse them throughout the surrounding area.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A) falling,
B) falling:
C) falling;
D) falling
D) falling
This term refers to the constant, subtle influence that an algorithm has on what content you see online.
What is the Algorithm (or Filter Bubble)?
The literary term for a sudden realization or 'aha' moment experienced by a character.
What is an Epiphany?