Part Three: Argument
After answering the questions above, consider Jaweem Kaleem's argument on cell phone bans. Then, think about your own position on the topic of school cell phone bans. Finish the sentences to respond to the author’s argument with your own argument.
Reasoning: This evidence proves that... [describe how your evidence supports your claim].
Part One: Literary Analysis
Please reference the last lines of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet for the following questions.
William Shakespeare ends Romeo and Juliet’s story with this observation:
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316 A glooming peace this morning with it brings.
317 The sun for sorrow will not show his head.
318 Go hence to have more talk of these sad things.
319 Some shall be pardoned and some punished.
320 For never was a story of more woe
321 Than this of Juliet and her Romeo.
** Gloom = a state of depression
Part Two: Rhetorical Analysis
Read the provided article on cell phone bans.
As you read, annotate the article for rhetorical / persuasive choices the author uses to appeal to the audience.
In this article, the author, Jaweed Kaleem, claims that although cell phones are not an inherently negative tool for students, ultimately the Los Angeles cell phone ban is a positive thing for their mental and physical health.
Using your annotations and your notes, answer each question with a clear, detailed response.
What is one rhetorical choice the author used in this article?
Provide one direct quote demonstrating this choice being used.
What is another rhetorical choice the author uses to persuade the audience of their claim?
Provide one direct quote demonstrating this choice being used.
Claim: School cell phone bans are... [state your position].
Evidence: For example... [identify evidence]
Consider the phrase “glooming peace." This is an example of which literary device?
What is the purpose of the device in Question 9?
In line 317, what device is Shakespeare using?
What is the purpose of the device in Question 11?
Reread lines 320-321. Which of the following is Shakespeare using?
What is the purpose of the device in Question 13?
This rhetorical choice above appeals to the audience's...
This rhetorical choice above appeals to the audience's...
The use of these rhetorical choices helps the author achieve his purpose by persuading the audience that...