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The power of words!
Rhetoric
Who the writing is aimed towards persuading
Audience
It is often considered human nature to ask, “why?” and “how?” We want to know how our child got sick so we can better prevent it from happening in the future, or why our colleague received a pay raise because we want one as well.
Cause and Effect
Ethically or morally appealing to the audience
Ethos
What should you do if you are unable to eliminate two answers for the MCQ's?
Move. On. and come back!
The circumstance of an event that consists of an issue, an audience, and a set of constraints. It arises from a given context or exigence.
Rhetorical Situation
The circumstances surrounding the writing
Context
Uses the dictionary to deeply examine a word or concept as we actually use and understand it.
Definition
Why is it important to include sophisticated diction when writing for the AP Language exam?
To aid in overall coherence and flow of the writing
What is the purpose of argumentation writing?
To formulate a claim and use specific evidence to persuade your audience to believe your claim
The event or occurrence that prompts a writing
Exigence
Patterns of organization or methods of development; they are the ways that authors and speakers organize their ideas to communicate effectively.
Rhetorical Modes
Aristotle taught that a speaker's ability to persuade an audience is based on how well the speaker approaches the audience using three different areas: logos, ethos, and pathos.
Three Appeals
What is the purpose of rhetorical analysis writing?
To analyze HOW the author persuades the audience to believe their claim
Emotionally appealing to the audience
Pathos
The person who created the writing
Speaker
a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
Narrative
Logically appeals to the audience
Logos
Why do author's use counterarguments to support their argument?
Shows the reader that you are capable of understanding and respecting multiple sides of an argument and make the audience feel heard.
What are the three elements of the rhetorical triangle?
Purpose, speaker, and audience
An author's reason for or intent in writing
Purpose
Identifying similarities or comparing two or more objects or events in order to show their differences
Compare and Contrast
Why do you consider your audience when writing for the AP Language exam?
Why is it important to transition between ideas?
To aid in organization, coherence, and flow of writing
What is a claim?
An assertion of truth