Argumentative & Persuasive Writing
This is your opinion or the position you take on a subject.
claim
This rhetorical appeal relies on passion and emotion to convince the reader.
Pathos
This part of a short stury's structure is the beginning introduces characters, setting, and conflict.
Exposition
Why do the Bitterings go to Mars?
To colonize Mars and escape a war on Earth.
This is when an object, color, or image represents a deeper meaning.
Symbolism
This is what the other side argues in an argument.
Counterclaim
This rhetorical appeal relies on logic, facts, and research to convince the reader.
Logos
This part of a short story's structure is the turning point or the most exciting part of the story.
Climax
How do the Bitterings feel at the beginning of the story?
Uneasy and scared
What does the Martian wind symbolize?
The unstoppable force of nature and transformation.
This is the point where you strike back at the opponent's argument.
rebuttal
This rhetorical appeal relies on the speaker being an expert in their field to convince the reader.
Ethos
This part of a story's structure is the time and place that the story takes place in.
setting
What is the first physical change Mr. Bittering notices?
The peach blossoms and other plants and food change color and shape.
Give an example of a metaphor from "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed."
"The river of wind" – comparing wind to a river
This type of writing focuses on using facts and reasoning to prove why you support a subject.
Argumentative Writing
This persuasive technique uses an exaggeration to persuade the reader.
Hyperbole
This type of story uses imaginary worlds, futuristic settings, and character interactions revealing the theme.
Science Fiction Fantasy
Why is Mr. Bittering worried when his wife’s eyes change color?
It shows that they are changing into Martians and she doesn't remember the change happening.
How does Bradbury use imagery in the story?
He describes the Martian landscape vividly to immerse the reader.
How does argumentative writing differ from persuasive writing?
Argumentative writing uses facts and evidence, while persuasive writing uses opinions and emotions.
This type of questions is asked, but you do not expect nor need an answer.
Rhetorical Question
How does setting affect the characters and reader's feelings in a short story?
It creates the mood and influences the plot and character actions.
What is ironic about Mr. Bittering’s final question in the story?
He asks where the humans went, not realizing he and his family have become Martians.
What is the theme of "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed"?
Identity and transformation, fear of the unknown, power of nature.