Rhetorical Appeals
What is logos?
An appeal to logic using facts and statistics
What is a euphemism? Give an example.
An inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or harsh: “We put our dog to sleep.”
How many MCQ's are there?
45
What is satire?
A humorous social commentary or critique that helps to shed light on an issue. The use of humor, irony, sarcasm, or exaggeration, to expose and criticize elements of a society, such as contemporary politics and other topical issues.
What is a closed thesis?
A thesis that previews the major points the writer intends to make. It is “closed” because it limits the points the writer will make.
Name the three rhetorical appeals.
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
What is an allusion? Give an example.
A reference to another text or assumed knowledge of a reference.
Name the three types of essays (FRQs) on the exam.
Rhetorical Analysis, Synthesis, Argument
What acronym can you use to help you come up with Analysis for the Rhetorical Analysis Essay?
What is SPACECAT
What is syntax?
The arrangement of words and phrases in a sentence.
What is ethos?
An appeal to the credibility of the speaker
What is hyperbole? Give an example.
Obvious exaggeration to emphasize a point
If you divide your time equally on the FRQ section, how much time will you have for each of the 3 questions?
45 minutes
How many sources do you need to use on the synthesis essay to earn a score of 3 or higher on Evidence & Commentary?
3
In order to earn the point, your thesis statement MUST be ________.
A) In the first paragraph
B) Defendable
C) Only one sentence
D) None of the above
B) Defendable
What is pathos?
An appeal to the audience’s emotions
What is juxtaposition? Give an example.
Putting two contrasting elements together
How much time will you have for the MCQ section?
60 minutes/1 hour
What is the highest score you can earn on an FRQ?
6
What is imagery?
Language that makes strong appeal to the five senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, smell
What is exigence?
Whatever prompts the speaker to deliver this message at this time - “the thing that excites or frustrates the speaker”
What is parallelism? Give an example.
The use of the same/similar grammatical structure in a sequence of phrases or sentences
What items are you allowed to bring with you into the exam?
Two #2 pencils with erasers
Two black or blue ink pens
A (non-smart) watch
What does SPACECAT stand for?
What is
Speaker
Purpose
Audience
Context
Exigence
Choices
Appeals
Tone
What is connotation and denotation?
Connotation: An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning
Denotation: The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests