Informative/Explanatory Writing

The purpose of informative/explanatory writing is to:

• entertain the reader

• persuade the reader

• inform or explain a topic

• describe a fictional story

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is a characteristic of informative writing?

• A) Built around a thesis statement

• B) Includes fictional stories

• C) Focuses on personal opinions

• D) Lacks factual evidence

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why do we use informative/explanatory writing?

• To entertain readers

• To examine and communicate complex ideas in a clear and accurate way

• To confuse the audience

• To hide information

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Fill in the blank: Informative/explanatory writing is used to show _______ of an idea.

• comprehension

• confusion

• ignorance

• disinterest

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

WHAT EFFECT does rhetoric have on the piece of writing/speech? Consider Ethos, Logos, Pathos.

• Ethos appeals to credibility, Logos appeals to logic, Pathos appeals to emotion.

• Ethos appeals to emotion, Logos appeals to credibility, Pathos appeals to logic.

• Ethos appeals to logic, Logos appeals to emotion, Pathos appeals to credibility.

• Ethos appeals to emotion, Logos appeals to logic, Pathos appeals to credibility.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is rhetoric?

• The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

• A type of musical composition

• A scientific theory

• A historical event

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are rhetorical devices?

• Figures of speech used to persuade or create an effect

• Mathematical tools for solving equations

• Devices used in electronic communication

• Instruments for measuring physical quantities

Which rhetorical device is used to establish credibility?

• A) Ethos

• B) Pathos

• C) Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical device stirs up emotions?

• A) Ethos

• B) Pathos

• C) Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical device uses logic?

• A) Ethos

• B) Pathos

• C) Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5