Rhetorical Devices
Repeating words or phrases at the beginning of a line.
Anaphora
The first point is for having an original argument. This is also known as what.
Thesis (or the thesis point)
The S in SPACE CAT.
Speaker
Appealing to the reader through the use of facts, details, and thinking.
Logos
A statement that represents something as smaller or less intense, or less important than it really is.
Understatement.
A word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Metaphor
All of the commentary in your writing must connect to what?
Your own original argument (aka your thesis)
The C in SPACE CAT.
Context
Appealing to the reader's emotions.
Pathos
A sentence or sentences which do not use conjunctions.
Asyndeton
The use of multiple conjunctions to connect ideas.
Polysyndeton
The number of rhetorical devices (minimum) you need to include to receive a perfect score.
2
The T in SPACE CAT.
Tone
Appealing to the sense of justice or integrity.
Ethos.
A reference to something from common knowledge.
Allusion
A pause or break in a line of text.
Chiasmus
6
The E in SPACE CAT.
Exigence
Example: ASPCA commercials that use photographs of injured puppies, or sad-looking kittens, and slow, depressing music to emotionally persuade their audience to donate money.
Pathos
A mild word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
Euphamism
Repeating the last word (or words) throughout several lines.
Anadiplosis
What is one way to get a style point on the essay?
Either to connect it to the world outside of the text, write with a very persuasive style, or write about the 'complexities' of the text.
Both As in SPACE CAT.
Audience & Appeals
Example: Advertisements where doctors recommend a product. Murder mysteries where the main character is a professional detective.
Ethos
An ironic understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary (for example, you won't be sorry, meaning you'll be glad).
Litotes