What do you know?
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When the president stands in front of the
presidential seal and an American flag while
giving an important speech, he is reminding
viewers of his position.
In a toothpaste commercial, it is revealed that 9
out of 10 dentists agree that using one
particular brand is the best way to avoid
cavities.
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3. When a student says to a teacher, “My
favorite grandmother died on Friday, so I
couldn’t get my homework done,” she is
appealing to the teacher’s pity and sympathy.
4. In the days after September 11, 2001, there
were many images on television and in
newspapers that called up our emotions: flags
flying at half-mast or waving in the rubble of
what used to be the World Trade Center. These
appeal to our sense of patriotism.
5. In an anti-smoking advertisement, the narrator
quotes the World Health Organization: “Half of all
smokers will eventually die as a result of their
smoking. If current smoking trends persist, about
500 million people currently alive, nearly 9% of the
world population, will die as a result of tobacco”.
6. If a speaker introduces herself by explaining that
she has written two books on the topic she is
speaking about, then she is reminding listeners of
her expertise.
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7. When John Walsh of America’s Most Wanted
explains that his own child was kidnapped, he
is letting audiences know that he had the same
experience as those he is trying to help.
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8. The writer uses repetition, memorable
language, descriptive language, connotative
words.
9. Writer uses inductive reasoning, deductive
reasoning, analogy, examples, facts, statistics.
10. Writer uses credible sources, polite
language, professional words, respectful tone,
establishes common ground with audience.
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11. “I have a dream that my four little children
will one day live in a nation where they will not be
judged by the color of their skin but by content of
their character.
12. “I should say this, that Pat doesn’t have a mink
coat. But she does have a respectable Republican
cloth coat, and I always tell her she’d look good in
anything.
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13. “Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong
Kong. Last night, Japanese forces attacked
Guam. Last night, Japanese forces attacked the
Phillippine Islands. Last night, the Japanese
attacked Wake Island. And this morning, the
Japanese attacked Midway Island.
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14. “There is something different about tonight.
There is something special about tonight. What
is different? What is special?”
15. “Tonight, HIV marches resolutely towards
AIDS in more than a million American homes,
littering its pathway with the bodies of the
young.”
16. “Fans, for the past two weeks you have
been reading about the bad break I got. Yet
today I consider myself the luckiest man on the
face of the this earth.”
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17. “We shall fight on the beaches, we shall
fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in
the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in
the hills. We shall never surrender.”
18. “It is not just our right to appeal to the
Church to use its power effectively for the
poor, it is our duty to do so.”
19. “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not
what your country can do for you; ask what
you can do for your country.”
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20. “In 1931, ten years ago, Japan invaded
Manchukuo – without warning. In 1935, Italy
invaded Ethiopa – without warning. In 1938,
Hitler occupied Astria – without warning. In
1939, Hitler invaded Czechoslavkia – without
warning. Later in 1939, Hitler invaded Poland –
without warning. And no Japan has attacked
Malaya and Thailand – and the United States –
without warning.”
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21. Taking a person’s life is always wrong. Capital punishment involves taking a person’s life.
Therefore, capital punishment is always wrong.
22. Every human being has rights. John is a human being, therefore, John has rights.
23. Every time Mr Jones has taught Contract Law, students have achieved good results on the
exam. This semester, Mr Jones is teaching Contract Law. Therefore, students will go well in the
exam.
24. Red cars go fast. Jenny’s car is red. Therefore, Jenny’s car goes fast.
25. We all have the right to equal treatment under the law. Therefore, Jane and Mary should be
able to adopt a child, just as John and Mary are able to.