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Logos,
Logical Appeals
You always need to put a _____________ in front of diction when discussing it in a rhetorical analysis essay.
What is adjective?
What does comparison look like?
Metaphors, similes, allegories or allusions.
Why do writers use repetition?
To emphasize their message
To create cohesion
To enhance the chance that the audience will remember
What is an anecdote?
Short personally witty stories.
The writer uses logos
What you should never say in a rhetorical analysis essay.
Tone, or the author's approach to the text.
What does contrast look like?
Juxtaposition or antithesis
When discussing repetition, you should always:
emphasize what specifically the writer is emphasizing and why (the impact on the specific audience or message)
One reason authors use anecdotes:
to build credibility or to connect with the audience based on a shared experience.
The writer wants to appeal to patriotism, fear or nostalgia. What is the name of this appeal?
What is Pathos
Questions to ask when discussing diction
Why does this word stand out?
Why did the author pick this word when considering the audience.
What does this word choice reveal about the message?
Why do authors use comparison, in relation to the audience?
to create a connection that resonates with the audience.
Why do writers use exemplification?
to use concrete examples to prove an argument
to establish the context for an argument
to connect with the audience by using examples they're familiar with.
How does this anecdote further the argument?
What is one question to ask yourself about anecdotes?
How do you state the author uses pathos?
Evokes
or elicits
or cultivates
or appeals to
Tone can and usually does do this throughout the text:
Why do writers use contrast?
To highlight differences or compare them.
While it may seem simple when discussing repetition, you can simple use the words:
the author repeats.
"Including this anecdote allows the author to further their claim by?"
What purpose could this example serve when you are writing your rhetorical analysis essay?
What is How to Phrase writing about anecdotes.
How does this impact how the audience sees him/her?
What is ethos or credibility?
When citing diction as a choice, one should always use long passages or short passages?
short words with embedded quotes and ample commentary explaining
You should never say this when discussing contrast:
The writer uses juxtaposition.
If a writer presents a series of examples, you must ask yourself:
What is the relationship between the examples?
Are they presented in order for a specific reason?
What you should NEVER say in your thesis, without providing specifics.
The speaker connects with the audience to bolster his message.