Figurative Language
Personification is...
Giving human-like characteristics to non-human things.
Why do we use a CRAAP test?
To determine if information is credible.
Define Pathos ->
Author's appeal to emotions
Define syntax ->
the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Does the following sentence contain a simile or a metaphor: The world is a stage.
Metaphor
What does the C in CRAAP stand for.
Currency - when the information was created/posted.
Define Logos ->
Author's appeal to logic.
Define diction ->
the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
There is a hyperbole in the following sentence, what is being exaggerated?
It's so crowded at the beach, almost as if the whole town decided to go swimming today.
The amount of people at the beach.
What does the R in CRAAP stand for?
Relevance - why is the information important to know/engage with?
Define Ethos ->
Author's establishment of credibility.
Describe the syntax of this sentence: Because the dog barked, the cat ran away.
Combines an independent clause with a dependent clause using a comma.
Create a simile using the beginning of this sentence and finishing the thought.
The class was ....
... like/as .... (answers vary)
How do you know you can trust the accuracy of the information you are engaging with?
answers vary
Which appeal does the following sentence use: 9/10 dentist prefer Colgate Optic White Toothpaste. Get yours at Walmart today!
Ethos
a category of artistic, literary, or musical composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
What is the allusion in the following excerpt: The student's achilles heel in school was algebra - she passed every class except for that one math class.
Achilles Heel - reference Greek Mythology and the story of Achilles
What are things you should think about when determining the author's purpose (P)?
What is the purpose of the information? to inform? teach? sell? entertain? persuade? Is the information fact? opinion? propaganda? Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?
Come up with a logical argument (logos) for why this statement could be true: MHS should unban phones because...
answers vary, but must involve numbers, stats, or logic.
What emotional impact do the underlined words have on the sentence: The terrifying storm finally broke, and the survivors breathed a collective sigh of relief and joy.
Comfort and happiness