Honors Writing and Rhetoric - midterm

Identify nouns and verbs - the students raced down the hallway

noun → students, hallway

verb → raced

Identify nouns and verbs - My backpack slipped off the desk

noun → backpack, desk

verb → slipped

Identify nouns and verbs - storm clouds gathered above the field

noun → clouds, field

verb → gathered

Identify nouns and verbs - the librarian organized the new books

noun → librarian, books

verb → organized

Identify nouns and verbs - several birds perched on the fence

noun → birds, fence

verb → perched

Identify nouns and verbs - the students practiced for the school play

noun → students, play

verb → practiced

Identify nouns and verbs - the thunder shook the windows

noun → thunder, windows

verb → shook

Identify nouns and verbs - my mother baked a chocolate cake

noun → mother, cake

verb → baked

Identify nouns and verbs - the birds gathered around the feeder

noun → birds, feeder

verb → gathered

Identify nouns and verbs - the athlete sprinted across the finish line

nouns → athlete, line

verb → sprinted

Identify the pronouns and their antecedents - Maya lent her calculator to Oliver, and he returned it after class

her → Maya

he → Oliver

it → calculator

Identify the pronouns and their antecedents - the students finished their group project early

their → students

Identify the pronouns and their antecedents - when the dog saw its reflection, it barked loudly

its/it → the dog

Identify the pronouns and their antecedents - Ava told her friends that they could meet after school

they → Ava’s friends and her

her → Ava

Identify the pronouns and their antecedents - the flowers lost their color after the storm

their → flowers

Identify the pronouns and their antecedents - the students forgot their textbooks in their lockers

their → students

Identify the pronouns and their antecedents - Daniel handed Olivia her backpack

her → Olivia

Identify the pronouns and their antecedents - Sally’s dog wagged its tail happily as they walked down the street

its → dog

they → Sally and her dog

Identify the pronouns and their antecedents - when Marcus saw the warning signs, he stopped walking

he → Marcus

Identify the pronouns and their antecedents - the players celebrated their victory after the game

their → players

Rewrite each sentence to correct the misplaced modifier - she almost drove her little brother to school every day

She drove her little brother to school almost every day

Rewrite each sentence to correct the misplaced modifier - the students wrote essays using laptops about their favorite books

Using laptops, the students wrote essays about their favorite books

Rewrite each sentence to correct the misplaced modifier - he saw a puppy on the way to the store with brown spots

He saw a puppy with brown spots on the way to the store

Rewrite each sentence to correct the misplaced modifier - we served sandwiches to the children on paper plates

We served sandwiches on paper plates to the children

Rewrite each sentence to correct the misplaced modifier - Olivia found a necklace walking home from practice

Walking home from practice, Olivia found a necklace

Rewrite each sentence to correct the misplaced modifier - while walking to class, the rain soaked my backpack

The rain soaked my backpack while I was walking to class

Rewrite each sentence to correct the misplaced modifier - I saw a painting of a landscape at he museum with golden frames

At the museum, I saw a painting of a landscape with golden frames

Rewrite each sentence to correct the misplaced modifier - running through the park, the playground looked crowded

As I was running through the park, the playground looked crowded

Rewrite each sentence to correct the misplaced modifier - barking loudly, I heard the dog

I heard the dog barking loudly

Rewrite each sentence to correct the misplaced modifier - after reading the instructions, the game was easy to play

After we read the instructions, the game was easy to play

Rewrite each sentence to correct the misplaced modifier - running down the hall, the backpack fell of my shoulder

Rewrite each sentence to correct the misplaced modifier - I saw a girl on the bike with long blonde hair

Rewrite each sentence to correct the misplaced modifier - we read books in the library about famous leaders

Rewrite each sentence to correct the misplaced modifier - he brought sandwiches to the park in his lunchbox

Rewrite each sentence to correct the misplaced modifier - swimming in the lake, the cold water shocked me

In what year was 1984 published?

1948

Write a definition for the word dystopia

An imagined place where everything is unpleasant and corrupt

True or false: George Orwell was inspired to write 1984 by his immense opposition to Totalitarianism

True

Define propaganda

Communication designed to persuade an audience by presenting selective, biased, or misleading information to promote a particular idea or cause

What is the central form of government in 1984?

Totalitarianism

What is the greatest and most significant paradox regarding the proles?

They cannot rebel until they are conscious, and they cannot be conscious until they rebel

How does Winston react when he learns of the number of men that Julia has slept with?

He is delighted

What does O’Brien offer to show Winston when he invites him to his home?

A newspeak dictionary

List an example of newspeak

Minitru (ministry of truth)

What is the end goal of Winston’s torture in the Ministry of Love?

To coerce him into loving Big Brother

Ethos

An appeal to the speaker’s or writer’s credibility and character to persuade the audience

Pathos

Appeals to an audience’s emotions to invoke a desired response, such as sympathy, joy, or a sense of urgency

Logos

An appeal to the audience’s sense of reason and logic (facts)

Choose the appeal that this sentence exemplifies: “According to the Centers for Disease Control, wearing seatbelts reduces the risk of fatal injury by nearly 50%.”

Logos

Choose the appeal that this sentence exemplifies: “As a doctor with over twenty years of experience treating children, I strongly recommend that parents limit their children’s screen time.”

Ethos

Choose the appeal that this sentence exemplifies: “Imagine the fear a child feels when they go to bed hungry, unsure where their next meal will come from.”

Pathos

Identify the appeal: “As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I can assure you this treatment is safe.”

Ethos

Identify the appeal: "If we continue at this rate, data shows that our graduation rate will increase by 12% next year.”

Logos

Identify the appeal: "My father served this community for 40 years, and today, I intend to honor his legacy

Ethos

Identify the appeal: “Studies consistently show that students who sleep eight hours perform significantly better on exams.”

Logos

Identify the appeal: "Imagine how proud you will feel when you finally master the skill"

Pathos

Identify the appeal: “It hurts when your hard work goes unnoticed, even when you tried your best.”

Pathos

Identify the appeal: “Our team has won the National Excellence Award three years in a row, proving our commitment.”

Ethos

Identify the appeal: “If we don’t act now, the rising temperatures will make certain cities unlivable in 20 years.”

Logos

Identify the appeal: “As your class president, I promise to ensure that every voice at this school is heard.”

Ethos

Identify the appeal: “Nothing ends here; our hopes and our journeys continue.”

Pathos

Identify the appeal: “When even our biggest rivals congratulate us, you know our company has earned respect.”

Ethos

Identify the appeal: "Taylor Swift uses MAC liptstick to ensure her signature red lip look lasts for her entire performance."

Ethos

Statement: “As a certified trainer, I recommend stretching before every workout.” How do we know this is ethos?

It relies on the speakers qualifications and expertise

“According to school data, students who study nightly score higher on quizzes.” How do we know this is logos?

It uses factual evidence to support a claim

Statement: “It’s stressful when you feel unprepared for a presentation.” Why is this pathos?

It appeals to the audience’s emotions and familiarity with stress

Statement: "As an athlete, Michael Jordan knows how important it is to stay hydrated during a game. That's why he drinks Gatorade." How do we know this is ethos?

The statement shows product endorsement by referencing a widely-known athlete

Statement: “It’s frustrating upsetting when you work hard and still feel like you’re falling behind.” Why is this pathos?

It uses emotional language

Statement: “According to recent surveys, 78% of students prefer group work.” Why is this logos?

It relies on survey data as evidence

Statement: "When I entered the theater for auditions, my hands were shaking." How do we know this is pathos?

The statement created a vivid image of nervousness that readers can relate to

Statement: “As a soccer coach, I’ve guided dozens of teams through tough seasons.” Why is this ethos?

It shows the coach’s experience guiding many teams

Statement: “Seeing an old photo can bring back memories you didn’t realize you missed.” How do we know this is pathos?

It appeals to nostalgia and personal emotion

Kairos

The opportune or critical moment when conditions are exactly right for a decisive action or significant event to occur (context)

Rhetoric

The art of effective or persuasive writing to have a persuasive/impressive effect on its audience