Rhetoric
What is the primary goal of rhetoric?
To persuade or convince an audience to think or do something
What is the relationship between the "audience" and "message" in the rhetorical triangle?
The audience determines how the message is crafted and delivered. A speaker must understand their audience's values, emotions, and knowledge level to tailor the message effectively.
Define metaphor and give an example.
A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as." Example: "Time is a thief."
"The golden leaves rustled softly in the crisp autumn air." is an example of what literary device?
Imagery
Which rhetorical appeal focuses on the credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker?
Ethos
What is the purpose of the "speaker" component in the rhetorical triangle, and how does it impact the effectiveness of the message?
The speaker refers to the individual or entity delivering the message. Its purpose is to establish credibility and authority (ethos) to gain the audience’s trust. A trustworthy and relatable speaker is more likely to persuade the audience.
What is personification, and provide an example of its use in poetry.
Personification is a figure of speech where non-human objects or ideas are given human qualities. Example: "The wind whispered through the trees." (This gives the wind the human ability to whisper.)
Explain hyperbole and illustrate its use with an example.
Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement used for emphasis or dramatic effect. Example: "I’ve told you a million times!"
How does pathos differ from logos in rhetorical analysis?
Pathos appeals to emotions, while logos appeals to logic and reason
Why is context an important component of the rhetorical triangle?
Dates, locations, cultural and societal conditions all contribute to the environment in which a piece of persuasion is delivered.
What is a stanza in poetry?
A stanza is a grouped set of lines within a poem, often separated by a blank space, serving as a "paragraph" of poetry.
"The cat sat on the mat." is an example of what literary device?
Rhyme
What is a key difference between advertising and propaganda?
Advertising promotes products and services while propaganda promotes ideologies and political agendas
Which of the 5 components of the rhetorical triangle can be considered the "why" of the piece?
Purpose
How can I differentiate between verse and meter in poetry?
Verse refers to a single line of poetry or any writing in poetic form.
Meter is the rhythmic structure of a verse, determined by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables in a pattern.
"The sun sets over the horizon,
Casting shadows long and deep."
is an example of what?
Enjambment
In a rhetorical analysis, how would you evaluate the effectiveness of ethos, pathos, and logos in a speech?
By analysing how each appeal contributes to the speaker's overall purpose and audience engagement
What are the 5 key elements of the rhetorical triangle?
Message, Purpose, Audience, Speaker, Context
What literary device is in this example: "She sells seashells by the seashore"
Alliteration
Identify the rhyme scheme in the stanza below:
"Roses are red,
Violets are blue.
Shakespeare is dead?
I had no clue."
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