4 - Module 4: Non-Literary Texts: Persuasion and Information
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Practice Questions
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Define the term 'claim'.
💡 Hint: What does the author want you to believe?
What does ethos appeal to?
💡 Hint: Whose trustworthiness are we considering?
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What is a claim?
💡 Hint: What is the author trying to convince you of?
True or False: Logos refers to appeals based solely on emotions.
💡 Hint: What do we use to support logical arguments?
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Analyze a recent advertisement you’ve seen. Identify its claim, supporting evidence, and the rhetorical appeals used. Discuss its overall effectiveness.
💡 Hint: Look for images, quotes, and statistics in the ad.
Find an opinion piece in a newspaper. Evaluate it for bias and objectivity. What language signals bias, and are opposing viewpoints addressed?
💡 Hint: Keep an eye out for emotive words or sweeping statements.
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