rhetorical analysis essays
How many rhetorical devices should you include in your essay?
How many sources must you incorporate at minimum when writing a synthesis essay?
At least 3 sources
how many paragraphs should your argumentative essay have?
4paragraphs:an intro, 2 body, a conclusion
"That you were Romeo, you were throwin' pebbles and my daddy said, "stay away from Juliet," and I was cryin' on the staircase begging you please don't go" is an example of which literary term?
allusion to romeo and juliet
define antithesis
This is when two opposite ideas are put together in a sentence to create a strong contrast
what 5 steps should you take when writing a rhetorical analysis essay?
Step 1: Understand the Prompt
Step 2: Annotate the text
Step 3: Develop a Claim
Step 4: Choose relevant evidence
Step 5: Explain
What should you do before you start writing your synthesis argument?
Preview all sources and determine their perspectives
what is the "magic formula" for writing thesis statements?
Idea + subject + perspective
And to the fella over there with the hella good hair is an example of which literary term?
colloquialism
give an example of anecdote
answers will vary
name one thing an effective commentary should include
Explain why the writer's choices matter for a particular audience or context or Explain the significance of the evidence in relation to your thesis or be longer than your evidence
what is the maximum amount of points you can earn on a synthesis essay?
6 points
how many points can you earn from an argumentative essay?
6 points
salt in the wound like you're laughing right at me is an example of...
smilie
Define and provide an example for alliteration
alliteration is the repetition of the same sound, usually at the beginning of words that are near each other
Exemplify the message or
use a rhetorical device, or
identify the writer’s choices
True or False: In a synthesis essay, all your sources must support your argument.
False - you should incorporate sources that present opposing viewpoints (counterargument)
Name a type of evidence you can use in an argumentative essay
History
Literature
Science
Personal experience*
Current event
Pop culture
Politics
Sports
Cause the players gonna play play play play play and the haters gonna hate hate hate hate hate is an example of what literary term
repetition
Give an example of ethos
answers vary
What does a rhetorical analysis response require you to do?
Requires you to read a nonfiction text and explain how the writer uses rhetorical strategies to develop a message.
How can you qualify an argument?
Acknowledging the limits of your own argument
Once you develop your argument, you must do more than provide examples. What should you do? Name one.
Explain how and why your evidence supports your reasons
How your reasons support your claim
How is the evidence significant to your thesis
It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me
It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me
It's me, hi, everybody agrees, everybody agrees
irony
ill accept sarcasm too
give an example of pathos
answers will vary