Rhetorical Analysis
E, L, P
Rhetorical Devices
Synthesis Essay
Structure
100
What is Rhetorical Analysis?
Articulating HOW the author writes, rather than WHAT they actually wrote.
100
"SHS is the best school ever. Teachers are highly qualified, parking is easy, and our sports teams are successful."
Logos
100
Allusion
A reference to literature, history, the Bible, mythology, or popular culture that people are supposed to recognize.
100
What is a Synthesis Essay?
A written work that takes a unique viewpoint about a central idea, theme, or topic, and backs it up with a combination of multiple sources.
OR
Forming your own idea about something and expressing it.
100
This part of the Introduction is used to state the main idea of your essay.
Thesis
200
These help add a flow to your essay.
Examples: Therefore..., To sum up..., Furthermore...
Transitions
200
True of False: The following evidence is appropriate support for a paper in support of lowering the drinking age to 18 in the US: "Most alcohol-related car accidents involve drivers under the age of 21."
False
200
What is another term used for rhetorical devices?
"Stylistic devices"
200
How many sources must you use in a synthesis essay?
3
200
This Introductory device helps get the attention of your audience.
Hook.
300
President Obama declared, "I would love to visit Miami!" This is an example of using a ___________ in your essay.
Quotation
300
Pathos
300
The repetition of a word, phrase, or clause at the beginning of two or more sentences in a row.
Anaphora
300
What is the difference between a rhetorical analysis and a synthesis essay?
A rhetorical analysis is finding the "parts" of an essay. A synthesis essay is about making something from those parts.
300
What is an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument?
Counterargument
400
What do rhetorical devices help represent for an author?
An author's style.
400
"I don't drink beer, but when I do, it's Dos Equis."
Ethos
400
A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.
Oxymoron
400
How do you cite a reference in the synthesis essay?
(Source)
400
Where would it be good to present a final vivid/memorable image, dismiss an opposing idea, predict future consequences, call for further action, or return to a scene or anecdote from the introduction?
Conclusion paragraph
500
These three types of arguments are used to appeal to your audience.
Ethos, Logos, Pathos
500
Define Logos.
A statement, sentence, or argument used to convince or persuade the targeted audience by employing reason or logic.
500
This rhetorical device can be best associated with "Yoda-speak".
Anastrophe
500
Name the four steps to making a synthesis essay.
Synthesizing sources. (Find connections)
Composing a thesis or claim.
Formatting the essay.
Talking with the texts.
500
What do you need to do after including evidence into your paragraph?
Analysis of that evidence.