LA 2 Practice

"Be a hero in an animal's life! Donate to the Martin County Animal Shelter. Adoption fees cover less than eight percent of our operating expenses. We rely on donations to ensure that every animal receives excellent care. Your generous gift provides food, shelter, and veterinary care to homeless and rescued pets. Please donate today!"

Which best indicates that the primary audience is community members who care about animals?

• The writer indicates that donating is a way for readers to be a hero in an animal's life.

• The writer includes information about funding sources and operating expenses.

• The writer asks readers to donate time as well as money.

• The writer argues that the shelter is necessary to keep stray animals off the streets and prevent illness.

Which is an example of "call to action?"

• Voting is important.

• In order to claim your free prize, click here now!

• If you come to the store now, there might be a sale.

• Calling someone to action is persuading them to do something.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What type of rhetorical strategy is this example?

"We will not stop until everyone is free.

We will not quit until everyone has an equal opportunity.

We will not be silenced until everyone has a voice.

We will not stand for this."

• Alliteration

• Allusion

• Repetition

• Juxtaposition

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What type of rhetorical strategy is used in the example below?

"You can see the light of the stars at night only because of the darkness of space."

• Call-to-action

• Diction

• Juxtaposition

• Simile

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Draw a jack-o-lantern

"Take a bite out of our newest burger, the Heavyweight. We start by stacking a juicy all-beef patty, crispy bacon, and onion rings with three layers of cheese. Next, we kick it up a notch with our very own taco seasoning blend, wrap it in a tortilla, and deep-fry it. You've never had a burger sensation like this before!"

Who is the primary audience?

• Diners interested in classic burgers

• Fans of the Heavyweight burger

• Health conscious diners

• Diners who enjoy new types of fast food

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

"Take a bite out of our newest burger, the Heavyweight. We start by stacking a juicy all-beef patty, crispy bacon, and onion rings with three layers of cheese. Next, we kick it up a notch with our very own taco seasoning blend, wrap it in a tortilla, and deep-fry it. You've never had a burger sensation like this before!"

Which best indicates that the primary audience is diners who enjoy new types of fast food?

• The writer says, "you've never had a burger sensation like this before!"

• The writer emphasizes how healthy the burger is.

• The writer highlights the Heavyweight burger's juicy all-beef patty.

• The writer says "Next, we kick it up a notch with our very own taco seasoning blend."

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Accessorize this skeleton.

(He could use a hat, bowtie, maybe some shoes, or some hair?)

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Ethos appeals to...

• Feelings and emotion

• Logic and reasoning

• Credibility and trustworthiness

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Pathos appeals to...

• Feelings and emotion

• Credibility and trustworthiness

• Logic and reasoning

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5