Transcript Test Review Game - Trimble County Schools

Happy Monday!
Divide yourselves into two equal teams (or as close as
possible)
Rules
• Teams will take turns answering questions.
• If one team answers incorrectly, the other team may try to
answer the question and steal the points.
• Team members will discuss each question and the captain will
announce the team’s answer.
• Each team will have 15 seconds to answer.
• During bonus questions, both teams have a chance to answer the
question, and both can get points.
• Points can be taken away for lack of sportsmanship or not
working together as a team.
• Moderator (Ms. Kelly) can change the rules as she sees fit at any
point in the game.
Question 1
Create an example of a claim.
Question 2- Worth 4 points
When writing an argument, what 4 things
should you include?
Claim, supporting details,
counter argument, and
rebuttal
Question 3
Define propaganda.
A persuasive technique to get someone
to do, buy, or believe something.
Question 4
Define “counter argument”
When the author addresses the
opposition’s side of the argument
Question 5
What always follows a counter argument?
And define this term.
A rebuttal is the response to the
counter argument
Bonus- Worth 5 points
Why is important to include a counter
argument?
It makes the argument stronger when you
can anticipate their possible response.
Question 6
“As principal, you make decisions regarding Knox
Middle School's Web site. Our site contains a lot of
good information, such as school hours, lunch
menus, and important phone numbers. However,
we could make our site a lot better. I think we
should include details about school activities, such
as sporting events, fundraisers, and performances.”
What could make this introduction stronger?
Question 7
“As principal, you make decisions regarding Knox
Middle School's Web site. Our site contains a lot of
good information, such as school hours, lunch
menus, and important phone numbers. However,
we could make our site a lot better. I think we
should include details about school activities, such
as sporting events, fundraisers, and performances.”
What are the supporting details this author will
discuss?
Question 8
Define denotation.
The definition of a word.
Question 9
Nosey has a negative connotation. What
word has the same denotation but a
positive connotation?
Curious (or something similar)
Question 10
How does bandwagon work?
Makes you want to do
something because other
people are.
Question 11
What is a testimonial propaganda?
A celebrity or expert endorses
a product or cause.
Question 12
A celebrity shopping at Walmart. What
kind of propaganda is this?
Plain Folks
Question 13
A commercial tries to scare you into taking
action. What propaganda is this?
Fear
Question 14
An advertisement uses the words “Great”,
“New”, “Improved”, and “Low Price”.
What kind of propaganda is this?
Glittering
Bonus- 5 points
I’ve asked about 5/6 of the types of
propaganda already. What is the sixth one?
Define it.
Cardstacking is when the
advertisement only reveals good
information about their product.
Question 15
The beginning of the I-X Indoor Amusement
Park commercial begins with the words, 'so
cool, so fun, if you're not here you're the only
one.' What propaganda technique is this
commercial using?
Bandwagon
Question 16
In a Nurtisystem commercial, legendary
football quarterback, Dan Marino claims that
he lost weight on the Nutrisystem
commercials and swears by the product. What
is this an example of?
Testimonial
Question 17
In the 'Back to the Basics' All State
commercial, the spokesperson states, 'people
start enjoying the small things in life, a homecooked meal, time with loved ones,
appreciating the things we do have; the things
we can count on.' What propaganda
technique is this commercial using?
Glittering
Question 18
Nikki just viewed a commercial for att. The
advertisement claimed that everyone was
switching to AT&T because it has the best
service. After viewing the commercial, Nikki
felt left out because she has a different carrier.
What is this an example of?
Bandwagon
Question 19
Larry just viewed a commercial in which an
ordinary man claimed to wear Dove
deodorant everyday to feel clean and fresh.
Larry figured that since this product worked
for the man on T.V. it should work for him, too.
What is this an example of?
Plain Folks
Question 20- Worth 2 points
Fill in the blanks:
The idea of fear propaganda is to present a
dreaded
circumstance and usually follow it up
_________________
with the kind of behavior
_______ needed to avoid that
horrible event.
BONUS- One point for each you get right
Name the three persuasive appeals and what
they appeal to.
Pathos- emotional appeal
Ethos- ethical appeal
Logos- logical appeal
Question 21
The ethos appeal works with which
propaganda technique?
Testimonial- the celebrity or expert is worth
listening to, it appeals to the sense of right and
wrong.
Question 22
The logos appeal works with which
propaganda technique?
Cardstacking- the statistics appeal
to the logical sense
Question 23- Worth 3 points
The pathos appeal works with which 3
propaganda techniques?
Fear, Glittering, and Bandwagon all appeal
the emotions in different ways.
Question 24- Worth 2 points
Which persuasive appeal would Plain Folks
work with? Explain.
Logos, it is logical that if worked
for a normal person, you should
use it.
FINAL QUESTION- Please make a wager
You must get all answers correct to get your wagered
points. If any of your answers are incorrect, you will lose
your wagered points.
Please wager responsibly and choose as a group.
Write an argument introduction for the
opinion “I think my team will do better
on this test than the other team.”
You must include:
A claim
3 supporting details
A persuasive appeal
Sudden Death
Put these steps in the correct order- first group with it
correct wins.
1. State your position on the topic.
2. Restate your position and end with a strong final thought.
3. Anticipate at least one objection and provide a
counterargument.
4. Provide at least three reasons supporting your position.