Rhetorical Devices
a reference to a well known piece of literature or religious text or historical fact
allusion
The introduction information before the text starts.
what is the overarching task of this essay?
to analyze the function of the rhetorical choices a speaker makes in order to persuade an audience/communicate their purpose
how many sources are you required to use?
3
Where do you get your evidence for the argument essay?
your own knowledge/cheelppss categories
There are a million different reasons why you should study for the AP exam.
what is hyperbole?
The part of speech used to describe the tone.
adjective
what is one way to get the sophistication point on the RAE essay?
Explain the significance of the chosen RDs given the RS.
Source A's job is mainly to...
provide background/basic information about the topic
Can you use hypothetical scenarios as evidence?
NO!!!!!
The repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of successive lines or sentences
What is anaphora?
The reason behind the timing of a text
exigence
Explain why allusion usually appeals to ethos, anecdote usually appeals to pathos and cause and effect usually appeals to logos.
allusion-->referencing something well known (with authority)
anecdote-->shares a personal side story
cause and effect-->shows the logical progression of an event
What is one thing you should annotate for as you read the sources?
Which side of the argument it supports. Pro/Con
Restate the following prompt in your own words. Include the content and the task: In 1891, Irish Oscar Wilde observed, “Disobedience, in the eyes of anyone who has read history, is man’s original virtue. It is through disobedience that progress has been made, through disobedience and through rebellion.” Wilde claims that disobedience is a valuable human trait and that it promotes social progress. Write an essay that argues your position on the extent to which Wilde’s claims are valid. Use appropriate examples from your reading, experience, or observations to support your argument.
Wilde's quote: Disobedience creates positive progress and change.
Write an essay about your position on whether or not you agree with Wilde's quote.
Which rhetorical device does this show?
Which rhetorical appeal does this show?
*must answer both
cause and effect
appeal to logos
The language used to connect a rhetorical device to a rhetorical appeal
the speaker uses (RD) to appeal to (E/P/L)
Write an outline for a thesis statement for the RAE
In the text the speaker uses (RD1) and (RD 2) in order to communicate (purpose)
Paraphrase what the following prompt is asking you to do. Read the following sources (including any introductory information) carefully. Then, in an essay that synthesizes at least three of the sources for support, take a position that defends, challenges, or qualifies the claim that television has had a positive impact on presidential elections.
Read the sources. Using the sources to support your claim, disagree, agree, or qualify (limits/modifies...saying things like this is true if/except/unless) the statement that television has positively impacted presidential elections.
Create a thesis statement for this prompt. American essayist and social critic H. L. Mencken (1880–1956) wrote, “The average man does not want to be free. He simply wants to be safe.” Examine the extent to which Mencken’s observation applies to contemporary society, supporting your position with appropriate evidence.
Mencken's quote applies or does not apply to contemporary society because (R1) and (R2).
In general, what is the function of a rhetorical device?
to communicate a purpose or persuade an audience
Describe the function of each rhetorical appeal
Ethos: credibility/authority/trustworthiness
Pathos: emotion/connection
Logos: logical reasoning
What is the difference between how you explain the function of the rhetorical devices in the evidence and commentary category vs. the sophistication category?
Evidence and commentary: explain the function of the rhetorical devices in the text--how the speaker uses the RD/RA in order to persuade the audience/communicate their purpose
sophistication: why the speaker chose to use these RDs/RAs or the significance of them given the rhetorical situation
Write a thesis statement that responds to the following prompt:
Introduction: The concept of “home” is fundamental to our understanding of who we are, as individuals and as a society. Some argue that our physical location is what dictates “home,” and we should actively foster geographic continuity and a sense of “place.” Others argue that “home” is, rather, as state of mind, and that we are better served when we move and migrate to situations that are more advantageous to us and our families.
Assignment: Read the following sources (including the introductory information) carefully. Then, write an essay in which you develop a position on whether it is more advantageous (for the individual and/or the community) to physically relocate frequently or to remain for long periods in one place.
Pro: It is more advantageous to physically relocate because "home" is simply a state of mind, not a geographic location and we are better served when we move.
Con: It is more advantageous to remain in one place for long periods because it promotes geographic continuity and it fosters a sense of "home."
Accurately name each category in the CHEELPPSS acronym
current events, history, expert opinion, experience, literature, philosophy, politics, sports, science