Active/Passive Voice
Rewrite this sentence in active voice: The cake was eaten by the dog.
The dog ate the cake.
Identify the strategy: “Everyone is buying this phone. You should, too!”
Bandwagon
What is a protagonist?
The main character
Is this sentence active or passive? The windows were cleaned by the maintenance staff.
Passive.
Name the appeal: A commercial shows a heartwarming story about a family dog to promote a pet food brand.
Pathos
What is an antagonist?
Convert this sentence to passive voice: The students completed the project.
The project was completed by the students.
Identify the persuasive strategy: “As a professional athlete, I trust Brand X for my workouts.”
Testimonial.
Define Logos, Pathos, and Ethos
Logos: Logical appeal
Pathos: emotional appeal
Ethos: credibility appeal
Convert this sentence to active voice: A new policy was implemented by the school board.
The school board implemented a new policy.
What persuasive appeal is used in this statement? “Using renewable energy saves money and helps the environment. It’s the logical choice.”
Logos
What is a Thesis statement?
Your paper in a sentence
Rewrite this sentence in passive voice: The students will present their projects tomorrow.
The projects will be presented by the students tomorrow.
Which technique is being used here? “Don’t let this deal slip away! Only a few hours left to get 50% off!”
Scarcity
What is the play we read last unit?
Double points if you know one of the themes
Romeo and Juliet