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Freshmen Final - SEM 2 25/26

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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.
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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:

Prince
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
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Question 2
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Question 3
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Question 4
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Question 5
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Question 6
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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.
Question 7
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What is one rhetorical choice the author used in this article?

Provide one direct quote demonstrating this choice being used.

Question 8
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Question 9
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What is another rhetorical choice the author uses to persuade the audience of their claim?

Provide one direct quote demonstrating this choice being used.

Question 10
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Question 11
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The use of these rhetorical choices helps the author achieve his purpose by persuading the audience that...

Question 12
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Claim: School cell phone bans are... [state your position].

Question 13
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Evidence: For example... [identify evidence]

Question 14
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Reasoning: This evidence proves that... [describe how your evidence supports your claim].

Consider the phrase “glooming peace." This is an example of which literary device?
oxymoron
imagery
simile
What is the purpose of the device in Question 9?
It reveals the characters’ regret at not being at Romeo and Juliet’s wedding.
It establishes a regretful yet calm tone.
It reveals that Verona is a gloomy place.
It establishes a content yet confused tone.
In line 317, what device is Shakespeare using?
imagery
rhyme
personification
What is the purpose of the device in Question 11?
It concludes the conflict; both the Capulets and Montagues are grieving.
It reveals character details; both the fathers regret their grudge.
It establishes the setting; we can visualize Verona.
It reveals tone; the prince is disappointed in the two families.
Reread lines 320-321. Which of the following is Shakespeare using?
imagery
rhyme
personification
What is the purpose of the device in Question 13?
The rhyme indicates that there will not be any more conflict.
The meter indicates that the parents are heartbroken.
The imagery helps us visualize the setting, Verona.
The rhyme establishes a concluding tone.
This rhetorical choice above appeals to the audience's...
emotion
logic
trust
This rhetorical choice above appeals to the audience's...
emotion
logic
trust