Rhetorical Appeals & Devices
What is the rhetorical appeal that uses logic and reasoning to persuade an audience?
Logos
What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?
Setting
What is the central idea of a text?
Main message or insight of a text
What is one literary device used in Hill’s speech to appeal to patriotism?
Appeal to national identity or democracy
What does "context" mean when analyzing a word or passage?
The surrounding words or situation that help define meaning
What rhetorical device involves repeating a word or phrase for emphasis?
Repetition
What literary element is defined as the struggle between opposing forces?
Conflict
What are the four main purposes an author may have for writing?
To inform, entertain, persuade, or express
How does Odysseus prepare to resist the Sirens, and what does this reveal about leadership?
He plugs his ears and ties himself to the mast—shows forethought
How can context clues help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words?
By looking at how a word is used in a sentence
Which appeal targets the audience's emotions?
Pathos
Define "symbolism" and provide a common example from literature.
Symbolism (e.g., a dove for peace)
How does an author’s background influence their perspective?
It can shape their viewpoint or argument
In “Echo and Narcissus,” how does the myth reflect the dangers of self-obsession?
Narcissus wastes away from self-love
What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
Denotation = literal meaning; Connotation = implied meaning
Give an example of an analogy used to clarify a complex idea.
Example: Comparing the brain to a computer
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct tells, indirect shows
How does compare-and-contrast structure help readers understand a topic?
Helps readers compare similarities and differences
What is the central conflict in Hill’s speech, and how is it resolved rhetorically?
He uses appeals to logic and emotion to promote lawful change
Give an example of a word with a positive connotation and one with a negative connotation.
Positive: “youthful”; Negative: “childish”
Define and provide an example of "antithesis" as a rhetorical device.
Contrast of ideas (e.g., "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times")
Explain how tone and mood differ and how each affects a story.
Tone = author’s attitude; mood = how reader feels
How can the organization of a text influence its effectiveness?
Impacts clarity, engagement, and persuasiveness
Compare the use of temptation in the Sirens’ episode and the political warnings in Hill’s speech.
Temptation in both represents dangerous distractions from goals
How does connotation affect tone in a literary or rhetorical text?
It shapes the reader's emotional response