Chapter 8

Practice 8.1
You are a parent. Write a letter to your child, telling him or her to do a particular chore
(choose the chore.) What are you going to write to get your child to do the chore? Use
approximately 100 words. And by all means, have fun!
Dear Katelyn,
I appreciate all the hard work you did for me this morning and the great help with the
children. You are an amazing daughter and I couldn’t be more proud. We will have a
good time together this after-noon, but there is one little favour I would like you to do
for me before we go.
I have a meeting at noon and I would really appreciate it if you could help me with the
lunch and the children. They all need to be fed and the kitchen as to be clean. This
would help me so much and I know I will not be disappointed. I trust you and you are
the greatest big sister. Keep making me proud!
Love you so much,
Mama 
How many of those [emotions written in bold type on p.122] did you write in your
letter? Write [down] any others you used.
I used: Sense of fulfilment, and Bribe or reward.
Are you familiar with any of these [nine] strategies [discussed on pages 123-125]?
To be honest, not really.
1. " . . . yet I appeal to you on the basis of love."
9. Read II Samuel 12:5-7a and report his reaction there:
David burned with anger.

Practice 8.2
Below are some examples of emotional appeals. Read the examples and fill in the blanks
with what the writer is appealing to. Most examples have more than one correct
answer, so be creative. If you have trouble thinking of names of emotions, search the
Internet for a list of emotions.
 1. Edward is appealing to the listeners’ sense of encouragement.
2. This writer is using ridicule and is appealing to the reader’s irritation.
3. This barker is appealing to motivation.
4. Satan is using (bad) encouragement to appeal to Eve’s sense of temptation.
5. This writer is appealing to empower.
6. This writer is appealing to critics.
7. This is appealing to a sense of confidence.
8. This writer is appealing to the reader’s sense of certainty.
9. This appeals to a sense of trust.
10. This appeals to a sense of sorrow.
11. These people were using insults and were trying to make the listeners react by
feeling judged or offended.
12. This ad is appealing to the homeowner’s sense of embarrassment.
13. This ad is appealing to warning.

Practice 8.3
Answer the following questions:

1. If you had been among those outnumbered men that day, would you have been
moved by anything the king said? Explain. I think that what the king said was
moving, encouraging, and supporting. This speech is exactly what I would need
before going into battle.
2. What vision of the future is he giving those who will survive the battle? The king is
giving the vision of honour and victory, in honour of Saint Crispin’s Day.
3. At a time when people were locked into a certain socio-economic status at birth,
what unusual things is the king offering his men who stay and fight with him? The
king is offering his friendship has a brother to the soldiers who shed their blood with
his.
4. What sticks out to you about this speech? What sticks out to me about this speech is
the enthusiasm and courage of the king.
5. What is King Henry asking his men to believe? King Henry is asking his men to
believe in Saint Crispin’s Day.
6. What is he asking his men to do? He is asking his men to fight along his side.
7. To what is he appealing? (There is more than one right answer to this.) He is
appealing to be courageous and strong (in my opinion, if I understand well this
question…).
Practice 8.4
Refer to the Saint Crispin’s Day speech and write the clause where Henry V appeals to
his men by referencing children: “ This good men will tell the tale to his son …”

Practice 8.5
Here and on the next page are 16 pairs of synonyms. Each word in the pair will have
negative and positive charges based on the emotions they provoke. (Provoke has a
higher emotional value than elicit or bring out, so I used it.) The first set of phrases is
taken from Numb3rs TV episode “Undercurrents.” The phrase “join the workforce” was
used to mean, “be forced into prostitution.”

Put positive (+), or negative (-), or neutral (0) charges next to each word or phrase in
each pair. Your charges will most likely differ from other students’ numbers. There are
no “correct” answers; your answers are based upon how you FEEL about the words or
phrases. Use this scale to label your words.

After you finish the chart, please continue with today’s lesson.
________________________________________________________________________
Negative connotation Neutral Positive connotation

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5

The first one is done as an example:

Join the workforce (0) Be forced into prostitution (-5)

Impending (-1) Upcoming (0)

Pontificate (0) Talk about (0)

Woman (+5) Broad (+4)

Developmentally handicapped (+3) Retarded (-4)

A divergent reality (+1) A lie (-5)

Flag-waving (0) Patriotic (+5)

Diet (-3) Eating plan (+2)

Rude (-5) Barbarous (-5)

Iniquity (-4) Mistake (-1)

Spouse (+4) Partner (+3)

Gambler (-4) Risk-Taker (-4)

Euthanasia (-5) Murder (-5)

Terrorists (-5) Insurgents (-5)

Pre-owned (-2) Used (-2)

Problem (-3) Issue (-2)

Practice 8.6
Refer to the Saint Crispin’s Day speech [the paraphrase in the textbook] and write two
places where the king uses loaded words or phrases:

 Mismatched battles – “Some of you may have no stomach for this mismatched
battle.”
 Household words – “Then, with our names on his lips, familiar as household
words…”
Practice 8.7
Write one shared experience that has meaning for your town, area, or school. Then
write one shared experience that has meaning for the nation.
Town, area, or school: Stores being shut down because of an outbreak.
Nation: COVID-19
What are two of the cultural experiences shared by the king’s listeners? Write them
here:
The war between England and France…
Practice 8.8
List one allusion the king uses. Then read on. There’s one more section to today’s
lesson.
One of the allusions the king uses is “Saint Crispin’s Day”.
Practice 8.9
Write two examples of repetition on the king’s speech.

 In the beginning, he uses “you’re” 4 time in a sentence.

 He uses repetition in “This day, this day is called Saint Crispin’s Day.
Practice 8.10
Find two examples of figurative language in the king’s speech. Then continue today’s
lesson with strategy #7.

 (Simile) “You will not see me cowering and simpering like that weak-kneed ox
with pudding for a belly who calls himself the king of France.”
 (Chiasmus) “If you do not want to die with us, we do not want to die in your
company.”
Practice 8.11
King Henry V does not use a real story but a scenario (in this case, a series of possible
events) to illustrate points in his speech. What scenario does he describe?
He describes the scenario of the war that is presently happening, the consequences of
it, and so on. He is using the possible events that may occur in this battle to encourage
and support his soldiers. He also describes that some of his soldiers may die or get
injured that day and he is preparing his soldiers to face that fact…
Chapter 8 Assignment: Write a Letter or Speech
You have been granted the opportunity to study overseas for three months. Write a
persuasive letter to your parent(s) or guardian(s) convincing them to let you go. Use the
emotional appeal. Below are the decisions you need to make:

 what country you will visit,

 what subject you will be studying,
 what two emotions you are going to appeal to (guilt, fear, pride, hope for the future,
a spirit of cooperation, a sense of duty, and so forth),
 and which three emotional-appeal strategies you are going to use from the list.

Write down your two target emotional appeals and your three strategies here:
See the text for more details.

Chapter 8 Assignment: Your Turn to Write Again

What?! Another essay? You’ve got to be kidding!

This essay is completely optional, but it’s a great (and quick) way to see your name and
ideas in print.

Write a letter to the editor of your local paper or your school paper. Use the business
letter format you find at the end of chapter 7. Find out what personal information the
paper requires (phone number and so on); include it beneath your address. Also find out
what the word restriction is and stay below it.

Your letter can be on any topic you choose and can use any method of persuasion you
have learned in this course: logical, compare and contrast, moral/ethical, or emotional
appeal. See the text for more details.
Catherine Sabourin
4073-10 Blackberry Lane
Victoria, BC, V8X 5J5

February 15, 2021

Dear parents,

I need to discuss something with you that is very important to me. I have decided that I
want to study overseas for three months next trimesters in Hawaii. I am incredibly
exited about this opportunity to study overseas and to explore the tropical side of the
United-States and all of it is amazing living creatures, as I think it will help me both
personally and academically. I am not just asking you to let me travel aboard for a few
months. I am serious about this decision and I want to have a meaningful experience
that will enhance my education.

By studying overseas, I will also be boosting my resume for the future! It will help me be
more independent in my life and it will help me in my education. Statistics show that 97
percent of the students who study using not only their brains but also their other senses
and abilities, can study and work more easily. Like, for example, if children work with
their hands and eyes and have fun while learning new things, they are able to learn with
more ability and enthusiasm. It is the same for teenagers. I hope this makes sense.

I understand if you are worried about safety, but I hope you trust me to make smart
decisions no matter where I am. And if you are still concerned, we could set up a lunch
to chat with my science teacher who had been on a study overseas years ago, and ask
her to talk to u as a family about her experience overseas.

I’m really passionate about studying overseas in Hawaii because, since I will be studying
sea creatures like dolphins, turtles, whales, etc., and their amazing habitats, it will help
me to understand science life and ecology all over the planet, and how interesting is
that?! I mean if you were at my place, would you like to explore the Hawaiian Islands? I
sure do! People often say: “It is now or never.” This might just be the only opportunity
that I will have to take this study overseas, and I really do not want to waste it. This is
going to be the greatest living experience in my life!

I can’t wait to discuss boat tickets with you!

Love and kisses xoxoxoxo

Your daughter,
Catherine
3 emotional-appeals strategies:
 For the children
 Figurative language: simile
 Loaded words

2 emotions:
 Hope for the future
 Independence/pride