Rhetorical Devices
A comparison without 'like' or 'as'
Metaphor
What is a logical fallacy?
Use of invalid or otherwise faulty reasoning in an argument
Sentence Structure:
How can we correct this sentence?
Police officers are known for violence, both physical and mental.
What is 'add a semicolon'?
What job did guy Montag have?
A firefighter
What accent does Mr Hosking like to impersonate?
Irish
Great exaggeration
Hyperbole
What is the fallacy that makes an argument that assumes the popular choice is always the best choice
Bandwagon Fallacy
Is this sentence active or passive?
Kasey was changed by her mom after breakfast?
What is 'passive'?
How old was Clarisse when Guy met her?
16 years old
How many kids signed up for, and THEN dropped AP English?
2
Using lots of description to depict a scenario
Imagery
What is the fallacy that makes an unfair negative association with another person or group that is intended to discredit someone or something
This logical fallacy 'leads to disaster'.
What is 'slippery slope'?
What book did Montag memorize in the end?
Ecclesiastes
How did Mr Hosking get a virus on his computer?
Illegally trying to watch a game
2 opposites right next to each other
ex. sober drunk
What is the fallacy that makes an argument that supports a claim with the claim itself
Circular Reasoning
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Sentence Types - This quote is an example of this type of sentence.
As you can see, I am madness - maddened when it comes to books, writers, and the great granary silos where their whits are stored.
What is compound?
Who was Faber in the past?
A retired English professor
DAILY DOUBLE!!
Who wrote the signs on the wall in Mr Hosking’s Room?
His mom/cousin
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Repetition of words and phrases at the beginning of sentences
Anaphora
What is the fallacy that makes an attack against the person making the argument, rather than the argument itself
Ad Hominem
Roots - The hospit in hospitality means this.
What is 'host/guest'?
How many walls (TV) did Mildred and Guy have in their house?
3
What date did Mr. Hosking get married?
January 5, 2019