What Is a Pecha Kucha?
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
Informative and persuasives writing
Paragraph and Quote Sandwich Technique
Mix questions
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What is a Pecha Kucha presentation?
A fast-paced presentation style with 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each
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What does ethos mean?
Ethos is credibility — convincing the audience by showing trust or expertise.
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What is the goal of an informative essay?
To explain or teach the reader about a topic using facts and examples.
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What parts are included in a quote sandwich?
Introduction, quote, and explanation.
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What is a common horror film trope?
The "final girl" who survives.
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How long should a Pecha Kucha Presentation take
6 minutes and 40 seconds
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What does pathos appeal to?
Pathos appeals to the audience’s emotions.
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What is the goal of a persuasive essay?
To convince the reader to agree with your opinion or take action.
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Why is the explanation part of a quote sandwich important?
It connects the quote to your main idea and shows how it supports your argument.
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What makes a story a horror story?
Elements of fear, suspense, and the supernatural.
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What is the fourth rhetorical concept commonly found in persuasive presentations/writing, and what does it mean?
Kairos: timing and relevance.
Helpful when addressing why your proposal matters NOW
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How does a horror story or film use pathos to create fear?
By showing strong emotions like panic, grief, or terror that make the audience feels scared too.
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Why should persuasive writing still include facts and logic?
Facts make your argument stronger and help you sound credible and reasonable.
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What comes after the topic sentence in a strong paragraph?
Supporting details or evidence that explain or prove the main idea.
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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?
To wrap up the main idea, remind readers of the key point, and smoothly transition to the next paragraph.
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What should each slide in a Pecha Kucha include?
One strong image (some key points) — no long paragraphs or cluttered text.
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How can Logos be used in horror films? Give an example.
By using logical arguments to explain characters' actions or plot developments.
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What is a call to action?
A statement that urges the reader to take a specific action.
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What is a signal phrase in a quote sandwich?
It introduces the quote and tells the reader who said it or where it came from.
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In horror writing, what literary device is being used in this sentence:
“The shadows whispered secrets only the dead could hear.”
Personification: Giving human qualities, “whispered secrets” to something nonhuman, “shadows”.
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How can ethos, pathos, and logos make your Pecha Kucha stronger?
Use ethos for credibility, pathos for emotional connection, and logos for logical support — making your message more persuasive and memorable.
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Identify which part of her speech demonstrates ethos, pathos, and logos.
A politician gives a speech about improving public schools. She talks about her 20 years of experience as a teacher, tells a story about a struggling student, and shares statistics about graduation rates.
Ethos: She shares her 20 years of experience as a teacher.
Pathos: She tells a story about a struggling student.
Logos: She cites statistics about graduation rates.
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Which part of this essay is informative, and which is persuasive?
“Carbon emissions harm the planet. People should switch to renewable energy.”
“Carbon emissions harm the planet” is informative
“People should switch to renewable energy” is persuasive
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What is coherence, and how do writers achieve it?
Coherence means ideas flow smoothly. Writers use transitions, logical order, and repetition of key words to connect ideas clearly.
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In Jordan Peele’s movie Get Out, what real-world fear does the film use to create horror?
It uses the fear of racism and loss of control over one’s own body and identity to create psychological horror.