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Appeal to Ethos

". . . , I implemented our government's emergency response"

parallelism

". . . our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger"

Which sentence is where the tone of the speech changes?

"Always obey your parents, when they are present."

Appeal to Ethos

"As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, . . ."

Select three examples of precise and effective word choice from Roosevelt's speech.

"But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us." "a date which will live in infamy" ". . . the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked. . . ." All three of these show strong and precise word choice.

Allusion

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil for you are with me" (Psalm 23)

repetition

"Last night. . . "

Choose the answer that has textual evidence from the speech given by Bush.How does Bush's speech effectively inspire confidence in the American people during the 9/11 Address?

"Our military is powerful, and it's prepared."

Appeal to Pathos

"This is a day when all Americans from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace"

Contrast

"Today our nation saw evil - the very worst of human nature - and we responded with the best of America"

Paralleism

"Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack . . . "

Choose the answer that has textual evidence from the speech given by Roosevelt. How does Roosevelt's speech effectively inspire confidence in the American people during the Pearl Harbor Address?

"With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph—so help us God."

Alliteration

"deliberate and deadly," "biggest buildings," and "brightest beacon"

Analogy

"steel of American resolve"

a personal attack on another individual in an attempt to distract the audience from the issue at hand and to cause them to view the individual in a negative way

Ad Hominem

a logical reason that supports the position of a persuasive text and is supported by valid evidence

Argument

indicated by loaded language, an overtly positive or negative tone, and the inclusion or exclusion of information

Bias

The historical context of Roosevelt's speech is _____.

December 8, 1941

An expository text is another name for a persuasive essay.

False An expository text does not attempt to convince the audience to adopt a particular viewpoint or action, while a persuasive text does.

True or False. The main goal of an expository text is persuade the audience. checkCorrect

False The main goal of an expository text is to discuss facts or explain the author's view on a topic.

Why should you put forth your best effort when completing a job application?

It is a reflection of who you are.

the ability to analyze and evaluate media messages to determine if they are true, reliable, and worthwhile

Media Literacy

Which statement from "A Piece of Chalk" reflects the controlling idea of the text?

One of the wise and awful truths which this brown-paper art reveals, is this, that white is a colour.

An analytical essay is not a summary or ________ of a work.An analysis involves thinking _________ about a work and evaluating it on a deeper level.You should use _________ and details from the story as evidence to back up your points in your literary analysis essay.

Paraphrase Critically Quotations

Which of these explains an example of an appeal to ethos in "A Proper Place for Sports" by Theodore Roosevelt?

Roosevelt speaks of his own experience in commanding soldiers in the Spanish-American War.

writing that is intended to ridicule society and point out its problems; Swift's "A Modest Proposal"

Satire

Choose the correct answer. Interpret the last two sentences of the selection. Consider both the literal and figurative meaning. "And I stood there in a trance of pleasure, realising that this Southern England is not only a grand peninsula, and a tradition and a civilisation; it is something even more admirable. It is a piece of chalk."

The landscape of Southern England is literally made of chalk, and figuratively, as "a piece of chalk," England represents virtue to the author.

In Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal," what is the speaker's proposal to solve the problem of poverty in Ireland?

The poor should sell their one-year-old children to be cooked and eaten as food.

Choose the answer that has textual evidence from the speeches given by Bush and Roosevelt. Is the tone of Bush's speech similar to or different from the tone of Roosevelt's speech? Explain your answer.

The tone of Bush's speech is serious, similar to Roosevelt's. However, Bush uses more rhetorical devices to affect the emotions of his audience.

Choose the answer that has textual evidence from the speeches given by Bush and Roosevelt. How is the structure and content of the two speeches similar?

They both begin with a description of the situation and focus on the facts. They both end by expressing their hope and confidence in the American people.

precept

a command or rule about action or conduct

slander

a false, malicious, injurious rumor about a person

What are the components of a procedural text?

a goal or aim headings or subcategories a list of instructions a list of materials graphics expected results

statistic

a number, percentage, etc., that can be used to prove a statement

Expert Testimony

a quotation or summary of information from an individual group, or organization that possesses expertise in a field

Fact

a reliable, proven statement or true example that supports the author's central idea

assertion

a statement about life or human behavior presented as fact but not proven true

anecdote

a story or account of a personal experience that illustrates the central idea

lark

a type of songbird

Which rhetorical device is used in the following statement from President Bush's 9/11 Address? "Today, our fellow citizens,. . . came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts."

alliteration

The reference to the biblical prophet Ezekiel is an example of the rhetorical device of ____________.

allusion

Pathos

an appeal to the audience's emotions

Logos

an appeal to the audience's reason or logic

ethos

an appeal to the credibility or reliability of the author

What is a counterargument?

an argument presented by the opposing viewpoint and refuted by a persuasive text

A(n) _________ is a comparison of two things that are alike in some way.

analogy

The author uses a(n) _________ when he compares a person finding purpose in working and water feeding into a meadow.

analogy

A(n) _____________ essay is one that examines and evaluates a topic or work.

analytical

To deconstruct a media message is to ____.

analyze a media message to understand its underlying message and values

A story or an account of a personal experience that illustrates the central idea of a text is a(n) ________.

anecdote

In his "Checkers" speech, Nixon states that a Senator gets a salary of $15,000 a year. This statement is an example of ____.

appeal to logos

A(n) __________ is a character, symbol, event, story, or image that is repeated and recognized throughout many cultures.

archetype

Select the five most common forms of nonfiction.

articles media accounts autobiography, biography, and memoir essays journals and letters

A personal and often unreasoned judgement, opinion, belief, or inclination expressed in a text is an author's ____.

bias

Select the most common types of expository texts. check

cause and effect sequence definition analysis compare and contrast

A ___________ idea is the main idea that an essay is based upon. checkCorrect

controlling

Select the types of essay that applies to this text.

descriptive narrative

What is the form of "A Piece of Chalk"?

essay

When determining whether the evidence is substantiated or unsubstantiated, look to see if the claim is based on ________ or not.

facts

an error in reasoning that produces a flawed argument

fallacy

When a speaker describes a situation as if there were only two possible choices, when there are actually several, he or she is using a(n) _____.

false dilemma

Critique

gives an opinion about the written piece.

eminence

high rank or distinction

tedious

long, boring, tiresome

The definition of __________ is "means of communication intended to reach and influence a large group of people."

media

Select the six most common organizational structures for nonfiction texts.

narration definition process cause and effect comparison and contrast description

Expository/Informational

nonfiction that has the purpose of explaining or interpreting information

The following sentence an example of a(n)_______. "Emily Dickinson is one of our most original writers, a force destined to endure in American letters."

opinion

What type of evidence does Carlyle use most to explain and prove his point throughout the essay?

opinion

What kind of communication should you use in an application e-mail?

organized thorough professional polite

A(n) ________ gives reasons and evidence to attempt to convince a reader to think or act a certain way.

persuasive text

Which word means "religious" or "devout"?

pious

By presenting himself as an average person of average income and possessions, Nixon used the ______ fallacy in his "Checkers" speech.

plain folks

Overall, Shackford's critique presents a(n) ______ view on Dickinson's works.

positive

A(n) ___________ text is a text that is written for the purpose of instructing a reader on how to perform a specific task or complete a process.

procedural

Which type of nonfiction text uses clear, precise language and includes a list of materials, a goal or aim, and a list of instructions for performing a task?

procedural text

The author uses the literary device of _______ in paragraph 5 with his use of the word "blessed."

repetition

The term for methods an author uses to affect an audience is ____.

rhetorical appeals

Select the kind of language that a procedural text should use.

second-person pronouns concise clear

What is the tone of the speech?

serious

Summary

short retelling of a piece of writing

temperate

showing moderation or self-control

Which word means "a false, malicious, injurious rumor about a person"?

slander

If an author uses a number or percentage as proof for a statement in a text, he or she is using a(n) ________.

statistic

The ________ fallacy is created when a speaker or writer misrepresents the opposing viewpoint, making it easier to attack.

straw man

A(n) ____________ opinion is supported by proof and evidence.

substantiated

The _________ of a media message is the underlying message and the audience's interpretation of that message.

subtext

Opinion

the author's personal belief, presented without proof

beseech

to implore, to beg

Select Roosevelt's purposes for his speech.

to inform to inspire

Choose the answer that has textual evidence from the speeches given by Bush and Roosevelt. What similar purpose do the two speeches share?

to inform the audience and to inspire confidence in them

You learned the meaning of the word didactic in Unit 2. Based on the use of the word didactic in paragraph 1, what is Twain's supposed purpose of this speech?

to instruct

Which rhetorical device is used in the following statement from Mark Twain's speech, "Advice to Youth"? "If a person offend you, and you are in doubt as to whether it was intentional or not, do not resort to extreme measures; simply watch your chance and hit him with a brick."

understatement

In "A Modest Proposal," Swift uses _______ to mean the opposite of what the speaker expresses.

verbal irony

Appeal to Pathos

words and phrases like: "hostility," "grave danger," "unbounding determination," "inevitable triumph," and "dastardly attack"

Argumentative/Persuasive

writing that attempts to convince a reader to think or act a certain way using evidence and reasons

descriptive

writing that employs the five sense to create mental images for the reader

Procedural

writing that gives steps for solving a problem or completing a task

narrative

writing that tells a true story about people, places, things, or events

What kind of information should you include in an application e-mail?

your background your skills title of the position desired your contact information