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Rhetoric and Argument Writing
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Repetition of a grammatical form in a sentence is called
double talk
repetition
the world series of grammar
parallel structure
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When writing persuasively you should
Use ridiculous ideas
be very general and unspecific
Use some facts/statistics to support your ideas
Use someone elses opinion to support your own
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Which of these is NOT a good sentence starter for a counter argument?
Yo mamma so big, that she...
Those on the other side of the issue may say that...
While it is true that...
Some will argue...
4
Giving human qualities to inanimate objects is called
metaphor
personification
onomatopoeia
simile
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Argument writing should include:
evidence, reasoning, counter argument
just facts
ethos, pathos, logos
opinions, opinions, opinions
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A reference to something famous or well known to the audience is called
allusion
parallel structure
illusion
alliteration
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When would you use COUNTER ARGUMENT
Writing to argue
Writing to describe
Writing to persuade
Writing to inform
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Identify the counterclaim.
Students will be more successful.
Longer school days would be expensive.
Students would have more time with teachers.
School days should be longer.
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The rhetorical device that appeals to emotions is called
sappy
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
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The effective use of communication in speaking or writing is called ___________
rhetoric
chatting
persuasion
essay
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What is a counter argument?
an opinion that is the opposite of yours
the opinion of your family member
an opinion that is the same as yours
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why is counter argument good to use?
compare and contrast
it helps with making one side look bad
show why the other side is not right
13
Identify the counterclaim.
A football player will experience small hits to the head.
Children can be taught safety techniques.
Children can be injured in other sports.
Football isn't dangerous.
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A comparison using the words like or as is called a
personification
simile
metaphor
anecdote
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The same word that is used more than one time in a sentence is called
simile
onomatopoiea
metaphor
repetition
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The rhetorical appeal that gives credibility and trustworthiness to the speaker is
Logos
rhetoric
Ethos
Pathos
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writing that presents a claim and supports the claim using an argument based on evidence
argumentative writing
narrative writing
descriptive writing
persuastive writing
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The reason why a speaker shares information
self-interest
purpose
theme
vanity
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Identify the counterclaim.
Boys and girls should be taught separately.
These classes won't reflect real life.
Boys and girls have different needs.
Being taught separately reduces distractions.
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Identify the counterclaim.
Water bottles are a great alternative to sugary drinks.
Plastic water bottles are bad for the environment.
Water bottles take hundreds of years to decompose.
Stores should get rid of plastic water bottles.
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A direct comparison without using like or as is called
metaphor
personification
onomatopoeia
simile
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The rhetorical appeal that uses facts, examples, and statistics is called
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Boring
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an author's word choice is called
personification
diction
imagery
emoticons
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Words that represent sounds are called
personification
simile
onomatopoeia
metaphor
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words that "paint pictures" and appeal to the senses are called
personification
imagery
simile
metaphor