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Rhetoric
Slow Words
Examples in Texts
Happy Times
Analysis Time
100
This is the use of logic and facts.
What is logos?
100
A laziness or lack of energy.
What is lethargic?
100
This character was described as saucy for flirting with Jeff.
Who is Delia?
100
A longing for the past. Oh, what a good time!
What is nostalgic?
100
This is the author's attitude towards a subject or topic.
What is tone?
200
This is how the author establishes trust.
What is Ethos?
200
To hold back, to keep in check.
What is suppress?
200
This captain could be described as being haughty.
Who is Captain Beatty?
200
This is so peaceful and natural. Beautiful!
What is idyllic?
200
This is the emotional atmosphere the reader feels.
What is mood?
300
Using an emotions to connect to the audience.
What is Pathos?
300
This is moving so slowly and boringly.
What is monotonously?
300
This character chided teenagers.
Who is Lengel?
300
I'm so full of life! Hooray!
What is vivacious?
300
The associations of a word that can be either positive or negative.
What is connotation?
400
Taking advantage of a moment in time.
What is Kairos?
400
It was a slow process to manage and control this type of child.
What is obstinate?
400
This author is disgruntled towards the American justice system.
Who is Ta-Nehisi Coates?
400
I want to understand you and feel for you.
What is empathetic?
400
The boss continues to pay the workers less than minimum wage and that's not right.
What is accusatory?
500
Kenny was fired from the Monfort plant and he had given all his body parts to his company. No one cared for him.
What is Pathos?
500
I'm slow at making a decision. I just want to remain in the middle.
What is impartial?
500
This character was incredibly insolent towards Patrick.
Who is Brad?
500
I am feeling jubilant!
What is elated?
500
The music world lost one of its greatest songwriters on Monday when rock legend Tom Petty died at the age of 66. The devastating loss was felt all over social media, where fans and fellow musicians paid heartfelt tributes to the singer whose prolific career spanned decades.
What is reverent?