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An umbrella term for words which are not meant to be interpreted literally but are used to describe. Similes and metaphors are common forms.
What is figurative language?
words or phrases that carry strong positive or negative connotations, aiming to evoke an emotional response and influence an audience's perception or opinion beyond their literal meaning.
LOADED LANGUAGE
When a speaker attacks their opponent (usually on a personal level) rather than attacking their stance or argument.
Ad Hominem Fallacy
How long do you have for the multiple choice portion of the exam, and roughly how many questions will there be?
60 mins and 45 questions
A new virus is discovered, prompting medical officials to persuade the public how to change their behavior.
The new virus being discovered is an example of...
Exigence
the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Juxtaposition
When a speaker constructs an argument different from the one actually under discussion and attacking it while not recognizing or acknowledging the distinction.
Straw Man Fallacy
Two Part Question:
What is the FRQ where you are given six sources AND how many sources must you incorporate?
Synthesis, three
A pharmaceutical company has invented a new drug to treat skin blemishes. They are hoping to get doctors to recommend their product to clients, so they put together a presentation of user testimonials.
The company is using...
Ethos
a question asked for an effect, and not actually requiring an answer.
What is a rhetorical question?
the use of successive verbal constructions in poetry or prose which correspond in grammatical structure, sound, meter, meaning, etc.
Can also be successive ideas which correspond.
Parallellism
FRQ where you must rely on your knowledge of devices and how they contribute to a writer's central argument/message.
Rhetorical Analysis
A politician refers to his political opponent as 'a real Scrooge' during a campaign speech. He has used....
Allusion
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
Allusion
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Analogy
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
Satire
FRQ where you must rely on your own knowledge of history, popular culture, literature, etc.
Argument Essay
A politician refers to his political opponent as a 'radical' and their policies as 'propaganda'. He is using...
Loaded language
a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.
Paradox
a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”.
Aphorism
a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration for emphasis or effect, often to convey strong emotions or create a dramatic impact
Hyperbole/ Hyperbolic speech
Explain how FRQs are scored using the rubric.
You can gain one point for a thesis statement, four points for evidence and reasoning, and one point for sophistication.
A speaker knows that her job is to appeal to a group of senior citizens, so she makes sure to include lots of references to pop culture events of the 1950s. She is displaying...
Knowledge of audience