Author
Text Analysis
Rhetorical devices
100

What is the Author's name??

Malcolm Gladwell

100

What did the author find more effective? Traditional or social media activism? 

Traditional activism

100

What is one rhetorical device used by the author?

Ethos, anecdote, or pathos

200

What prestigious award was given to the author by Times Magazine? 

The top 100 most Influential People

200

Is traditional activism considered low-risk activism or high-risk activism?

High risk activism

200

How does the author establish ethos? 

anecdote, facts, or resume

300

Where was the author born? (country)

England

300

What type of network are decisions made through consensus as opposed to a hierarchy system

Decentralized network or social media network

300

What tone does the author use?

Concerned

400

What college did the author attend? 

Toronto College

400

What type of activism is more effective at increasing participation? 

Social media activism

400

What is one anecdote the author uses? 

Greensboro sit-in, Mississippi Freedom Summer Project, twitter revolution...

500

What was the occupation of his parents? (name one)

Professor and therapist 

500

Name the three differences between traditional activism and social media activism? 

High risk vs low risk, strong ties vs weak ties, decentralized vs centralized

500

What is the most important rhetorical device used by the author? 

Pathos