Rhetorical Devices
“As a child psychologist who’s worked with teens for over 15 years, I’ve seen firsthand how excessive social media use can harm their mental health.”
Ethos (ethics/credibility)
Psychologist are credible and trustworthy because of their degree, and work experience.
What is a logical fallacy?
Bad logic, or a mistake in reasoning.
What are the three types of evidence?
empirical, anecdotal, and statistical
An essay should have at least ___ paragraphs.
Introduction, Body paragraph, Conclusion
What does the verb nurture mean?
I'm asking for the definition!
to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something.
Ethos, Pathos, Logos?
“Every day, thousands of teens scroll through photos feeling like they’ll never be good enough. Some even cry themselves to sleep after being left out of group chats or bullied online.”
Pathos (emotions)
"never be good enough","cry themselves to sleep", "being left out", "bullied"
What are the four types of logical fallacies?
Slippery Slope, Red Herring, Strawman, False Premise
Empirical, Anecdotal, or Statistical?
According to Pew Research Center study done in 2024, about 6 in 10 teens they use TikTok and Instagram.
Statistical
How does an argumentative essay differ from a traditional thematic essay?
Think about argument.
Argumentative essays address the counterclaim and offer a rebuttal.
To reduce the harmful effects of something
to mitigate
Ethos, Pathos, Logos?
“A 2023 Pew Research study found that 59% of teens report feeling pressure to look good on social media, and those who spend more than 3 hours a day online are twice as likely to experience depression.”
"59% of teens"
Which logical fallacy?
Person A: "Why are we cutting education funding?"
Person B: "Well, we need to focus on national security right now."
Red Herring
Empirical, Anecdotal, or Statistical?
Teen participants discussing how seeing influencer‑images or idealized images leads to self‑image tension and stress: e.g. “It can affect their self‑image, I think.”
Anecdotal
What should a writer do in their introduction of an argumentative essay?
There are three major things!
1. Hook/engage the reader
2. Provide the context of the argument
3. End it with your thesis.
What is bias?
a strong feeling in favor of or against a group of people, or an idea.
Ethos, Pathos, Logos?
“Behind every statistic is a family quietly coping with loss, trying to make sense of a tragedy that could happen to any of us.”
Pathos (emotions)
"coping with loss", "sense of tragedy"
Which one?
Person A: "We should have stricter regulations on pollution."
Person B: "My opponent wants to shut down all factories and ruin the economy."
Strawman
Empirical, Anecdotal, or Statistical?
According to Pew Research study, "among [Youtube, Snapchat, Instagram, and Tiktok], around one‑third of teens report using at least one “almost constantly.”
Statistical
What is a thesis?
Central argument/idea of the overall paper or essay. It’s the point an author is trying to prove.
Humility is the quality of not being proud because you are aware of your bad qualities. What is the adjective form of the word?
humble
Ethos, Pathos, Logos?
“According to the CDC, the U.S. has a gun homicide rate 25 times higher than other high-income countries, despite similar rates of gun ownership.”
Logos (data)
"rate 25 times higher"
Jeff is a teenager, so he must be lazy.
False Premise
Empirical, Anecdotal, or Statistical?
The Springer Nature Journal interviewed 11 adolescents (aged ~14‑16) across England about their social media use. Explored both positive (connection, entertainment) and negative (comparisons, sleep interference, self‑esteem) effects
Empirical
How many paragraphs do you think essay will be?
5 paragraphs
What the difference between prejudge (v.) and prejudice (n.)?
Prejudice is a negative feelings towards someone or something with no knowledge. Prejudge is the same, but it is not negative.