What should an opinion article include?

a mix of rhetorical appeals to persuade readers

Which statement about op-eds is true?

Personal perspective with evidence

Why include rhetorical questions?

Challenge assumptions/ Make the reader think

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1
Juxtaposition is used to?
Provide reasoning
Evoke emotion
Contrast ideas
Establish credibility
2
Which appeal uses facts and data?
Kairos
Pathos
Logos
Ethos
3
What should an opinion article include?
Neutral stance
Personal opinions only
Only emotional appeals
a mix of rhetorical appeals to persuade readers
4
What rhetorical appeal focuses on credibility?
Kairos
Pathos
Logos
Ethos
5
Kairos refers to what aspect?
Timeliness
Personal stories
Credibility
Logical structure
6
What appeal references a recent event?
Logos
Pathos
Kairos
Ethos
7
Which statement about op-eds is true?
Avoid stance on issues
Written by journalists
Only emotional appeals
Personal perspective with evidence
8
What is the purpose of an anecdote?
Use irony
Personal story
Statistical evidence
Contrast ideas
9
What role does tone play?
Conveys writer's attitude
Call to action
Provides statistics
Replaces reasoning
10
Which is NOT a function of an opinion article?
Challenge wisdom
Sell a product
Entertain
Evaluate
11
What makes an op-ed engaging?
Presenting one side
Avoiding emotional language
Using complex language
Connection with reader
12
Technique to make argument relatable?
Anecdote
Hyperbole
Imagery
Juxtaposition
13
Which technique involves a reference?
Hyperbole
Anecdote
Juxtaposition
Allusion
14
Which appeal cites expert opinion?
Kairos
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
15
Example of a metaphor?
City was a jungle
Like a storm
Million bucks
Firecracker exploded
16
Hyperbole is used to?
Exaggerate for emphasis
Understate situation
Contrast ideas
Provide evidence
17
What is an example of a metaphor?
Harsh winter wind
Government is a ship
A million times
Democracy's last breath
18
What is the purpose of an opinion article?
Report unbiased news
List facts
Persuade, inform, influence...
Provide entertainment
19
Which technique creates sensory experience?
Juxtaposition
Logos
Ethos
Imagery
20
Which appeal evokes emotions?
Pathos
Logos
Ethos
Juxtaposition
21
Why include rhetorical questions?
Avoid strong argument
List evidence/ validate opinions
Challenge assumptions/ Make the reader think
Summarize points
22
Why use counterarguments?
Weaken position
Acknowledge viewpoints
Confuse reader
Make article longer
23
What is an example of inclusive language?
We all have a role
You and I different
Some people may care
Their problem, not ours
24
A list in an op-ed is used to?
Organize points
Establish ethos
Confuse reader
Create suspense

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