What is a fallacy? How can fallacies affect a text? Give an example.
Errors found in the reasoning of an argument. Often in the form of invalid arguments or are irrelevant or flawed, weaken arguments.
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
Ethos (trust dentists, gives credibility)
Irony, Zeugma, Antithesis, or Rhetorical Question?
zeugma (using a word in 2 different ways)
What are some common text features and what is their purpose?
footnotes, captions, images, charts, graphs, glossary, etc.
What 4 ways do authors develop their characters?
actions, dialogue, thoughts, feelings
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
Pathos (guilty/compassionate)
Irony, Zeugma, Antithesis, or Rhetorical Question?
antithesis (opposites near each other in parallel structure)
What type of poem is this example?
Villanelle (19 lines, rhymes, repetitive)
Irony, Zeugma, Antithesis, or Rhetorical Question?
zeugma (using a word in 2 different ways)
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
Ethos (celebrity, trustworthy)
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
Logos (logic, facts)
Irony, Zeugma, Antithesis, or Rhetorical Question?
irony (situational - outcome is different than expected)
Irony, Zeugma, Antithesis, or Rhetorical Question?
rhetorical questions (questions not expecting an answer)
What type of poem is this example?
sonnet (14 lines, rhymes, couplet at end)
What are some ways an author can improved their flawed arguments?
They could include research studies, facts, statistical data, expert quotes, evidence, and peer reviewed articles.
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
Pathos (motivation, goals, inspiration)
Irony, Zeugma, Antithesis, or Rhetorical Question?
antithesis (opposites near each other in parallel structure)
Irony, Zeugma, Antithesis, or Rhetorical Question?
irony (dramatic - audience knows more)
Irony, Zeugma, Antithesis, or Rhetorical Question?
irony (verbal - sarcasm, unexpected)
What are some common text structures and what is their purpose?
description, cause/effect, problem/solution, chronological order, compare/contrast
What are the narrative points of view?
1st, 2nd, and 3rd person
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
Ethos (trustworthy, proven)
What are the 3 types of logical reasoning?
deductive, inductive, abductive
List as many sound devices as you can. There are 10 we've learned.
(rhyme, rhyme scheme, alliteration, repetition, consonance, assonance, onomatopoeia, meter)