Context and Audience
How would a speech about civil rights written in the 1960s be interpreted differently by a 1960s audience vs. a modern audience (2026)?
A 1960s audience would connect to contemporary issues happening at the moment, while a 2026 audience would reflect using historical context.
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
A speaker declares they have 20 years of experience in their field.
Ethos (Credibility)
Active or Passive Voice?
The chocolate-chip cookies were baked and presented by Margaret to the dinner party.
Passive Voice
A writer uses a locked door to represent a mystery in the story. How does this symbol develop the plot?
The author establishes the motivation of the characters to discover what's behind the mysterious door because it's locked.
The time period in which something exists or happens.
Historical Context
How would a text about digital privacy be different if written for teens vs. government officials?
Teens would need relatable examples (social media, for example) to connect to; government officials would need more formal language and statistics.
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
A commercial for Delta shows tearful families reunited in an airport.
Pathos (Passion/Emotion)
Rewrite this sentence to make it ACTIVE.
"The floor boards were carefully measured before being cut by the contractor."
The contractor carefully measured the boards before cutting them.
A cracked mirror appears every time the main character faces a hard truth. How does this symbol develop the plot?
The author demonstrates the character's refusal to accept the truth shown in the cracked reflection/ mirror.
Type of voice in a sentence in which the subject is the thing performing the action. (i.e. She loved him.)
Active Voice
What is the purpose of an author referencing a major event in a text? (Example: the Civil War)
It provides the reader with the necessary historical context to understand the text.
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
A writer cites statistics from a research study in their argument.
Logos (Logic/ Facts)
Which sentences below uses a dash correctly?
A: He ran - to the bus and made it just on time.
B: She had one goal - to inspire others.
B: She had one goal - to inspire others.
Which sentence below BEST uses argumentative techniques to persuade?
A: You won't want to miss this movie - everyone will be talking about it!
B: Come and see this movie if you have the time.
A: You won't want to miss this movie - everyone will be talking about it!
A preference or opinion that unfairly influences how information is presented.
Bias
In "The Cask of Amontillado," how do the elements of Gothic Literature shape the text?
Poe is influenced by Gothic Literature to create a dark, confined setting in the catacombs and to portray Montressor's twisted psychological desire to kill Fortunado.
Which logical fallacy: Post Hoc or Hasty Generalization?
My mom said all women want to get married, so that must be how all women feel.
Hasty Generalization
Which pair of words should have a dash between them?
My brother is always worried about me I braced myself for another lecture.
me - I
My brother is always worried about me - I braced myself for another lecture.
Which rhetorical appeal is strongest to persuade students to read?
A: Using logos including statistics on a study tying students who read to higher test scores
B: Using pathos to explain the historical context of reading in schools
A: Using logos including statistics on a study tying students who read to higher test scores
Type of logical fallacy where someone believes something happened BECAUSE of something that came before, even if both events are unrelated.
Post Hoc
Why does understanding historical context impact your understanding of a text?
Events and views of the time influence the author's message and content of the text.
Which logical fallacy: Post Hoc or Hasty Generalization?
I visited a stranger's house and he fell in love with me, so if you want to fall in love, visit someone's house.
Post Hoc
Based on Greek/Lation roots, which option creates a word that means "Moves Across"?
A: Re + form B: Auto + graph C: Trans + port
Transport
C: Trans + port
What device is used to impact the audience in the following quote?
A: anecdote B: direct address C: loaded language D: hyperbole
"With great power comes great responsibility." - Spiderman
C: loaded language
Type of logical fallacy where someone draws a conclusion without enough evidence/ too small of a sample size.
Hasty Generalization