Q11: Stumped

Which terms stumped you?  Why?  (Some of them we won’t use in the class; many of them we will.  If there is one causing you significant stress, let me know so I can tackle it.)  By the way, your summer reading test will be a series of examples asking you to identify via multiple guess the term utilized - you will see similar test questions on the AP exam.

Q10: Homer

 Heinrichs uses The Simpsons often throughout his book.  Homer is a great character to analyze.  If you are a Simpsons fan, pay particular attention to Homer’s language gaffs in one episode.  What did you notice?  Apply some of the terms Heinrichs uses throughout the book (the more often you do this, the easier it will become).

Q9: Appeal

Q8: Code Words

Heinrichs discusses code words (200-207).  Which words do you identify with?  Are any of these words used frequently by an organization you enjoy being with?

Q7: Fallacy

Think of a ridiculous argument that you can remember experiencing.  Which fallacy was used?  (Check Heinrichs 139-154).

Q6: Laughter

Everyone loves to laugh.  On pages 94-95, Heinrichs describes different forms of humor.  Which are you most attracted to?  Give an example (so we can practice our love of laughter).  :)

Q5: Bonus!

On pages 64-65, Heinrichs makes a huge error in his analysis of a Shakespearean quote.  Be the first to identify it for bonus!  

Q4: TV Persuasion

Watch a tv ad.  Now consider Aristotle’s three most powerful tools of persuasion (Heinrichs 38).  What did you notice? 

Q3: Tense Arguments

Consider a recent argument you have experienced.  Recall the language.  Do you agree with Heinrich’s description of tenses (Heinrichs 30)?  What were the results of the argument?  Do you think the result was related to the tense?

Q2: Persuasion

Consider one of the most powerful community/public service ads you have seen.  Does it follow Cicero’s three goals for persuading people (Heinrichs 22)?  Explain. 

Q1: Leadership

Think of a leader whom you have respected.  Now refer to Aristotle’s three traits of credible leadership (Heinrichs 5; see also chapters 6-8).  Do they apply to your example?  Do you find that you value one trait more than another?  Explain.