Rhetorical Devices
Which rhetorical device is used in the passage?
“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”
—President John F. Kennedy, Jr.
a. analogy b. direct address c. juxtaposition
direct address
Which of the following statements is an appeal to sympathy?
a. Not tackling a problem head-on is cowardly. So, let’s fund this medical research.
b. Everyone should get good medical care. So, let’s fund this medical research.
c. I know how badly the loss of a loved one hurts. So, let’s fund this medical research.
c. I know how badly the loss of a loved one hurts. So, let’s fund this medical research.
List the parts of an argument.
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Counter claim, rebuttal
In a fairytale, a princess is believed to be a prisoner in a dragon’s castle. A handsome prince arrives at the castle to save her.
Based on the events in the story, how would most readers expect it to end?
The prince rescues the princess from the dragon.
define linear plot
the story’s events have a clear beginning and follow one another in a straight line through time
What is the intended use of direct address in this quote?
“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”
—President John F. Kennedy, Jr.
to speak directly to the audience and make them feel responsible
Which of the following statements is an appeal to shared values?
a. We all believe in the democratic right to vote. We must protect it.
b. If we don’t act now, there will be an economic collapse. People could lose everything!
c. Think of children who go to bed hungry each night. Let’s end poverty.
a. We all believe in the democratic right to vote. We must protect it.
An author argues that all students should be required to wear uniforms at school.
What would be a logical counterargument?
Different clothes allow students to express their individuality.
If the prince learns that the poor prisoner in the castle is actually the dragon, and that the princess is keeping it prisoner, what ironic ending might come next?
The prince might rescue the dragon and punish the princess.
Define a nonlinear plot
a plot may not go in time order.
Our biology teacher, Mrs. Kim, said that the human brain is like a computer, as both send information.
Which rhetorical device does Mrs. Kim use?
analogy
Which of the following statements uses a logical appeal?
a. I myself dealt with childhood obesity, so I know the challenges it poses.
b. We all want our children to be happy and healthy. So, let’s promote healthy lifestyles.
c. Exercise decreases the risk of diabetes, can lower blood pressure, and can control obesity, so let’s encourage our kids to get active and give them the time to do so.
c. Exercise decreases the risk of diabetes, can lower blood pressure, and can control obesity, so let’s encourage our kids to get active and give them the time to do so.
What is the author's claim?
Research has shown that shorter workweeks result in increased focus and productivity during working hours. With an extra day off each week, employees have more time to rest, leading to reduced stress levels. More work-life balance can lead to higher job satisfaction and less burnout, which benefits both employees and employers.
Research has shown that shorter workweeks result in increased focus and productivity during working hours.
Explain the situational irony:
Late in the afternoon, a husband suddenly remembers that it is his wife’s birthday. On his way home from work, he rushes to get her a gift and to make dinner reservations. He waits for his wife at home, but she has forgotten what day it is and stays at work late.
She forgets her own birthday
What is foreshadowing? give an example
The narrator uses story details to hint at events that will come later.
Our biology teacher, Mrs. Kim, said that the human brain is like a computer, as both send information.
Why does Mrs. Kim likely use an analogy here?
to point out the similarities between two things, often explaining something unfamiliar by likening it to something familiar
Which statement appeals to the negative emotions of anger and resentment?
a. The plant’s management has been taking advantage of us for too long! It’s time to strike!
b. I know first-hand what it’s like to feel unsure about the future.
c. If we are organized and have the courage, management will listen to us.
a. The plant’s management has been taking advantage of us for too long! It’s time to strike!
A four-day workweek would improve employee productivity and overall well-being. Research has shown that shorter workweeks result in increased focus and productivity during working hours. With an extra day off each week, employees have more time to rest, leading to reduced stress levels. More work-life balance can lead to higher job satisfaction and less burnout, which benefits both employees and employers.
What evidence does the author use to support their claim?
employees have more time to rest and
More work-life balance can lead to higher job satisfaction and less burnout, which benefits both employees and employers.
A young married couple are both musicians. The man is a guitar player, and the woman is a violinist. Their instruments are their prized possessions. They are very much in love but have very little money. Their anniversary is approaching, and each wants to get the other a gift to show their undying love. The wife decides to sell her violin in order to buy her husband a beautiful strap for his guitar.
What might the husband buy for his wife that would be situational irony?
something special for her violin
What is a flashback? Give an example.
A scene interrupts a story to show something that happened earlier in the story.
(1) I don’t know about you, but when I get a piece of bad news, all I want is a carrot! (2) That doesn’t sound very realistic, does it? (3) Chips, cookies, and candy: These are the foods that are emotionally nourishing but nutritionally deficient. (4) The nutritionally deficient part is why we need to learn to change how we view junk food. (5) These foods might satisfy a momentary craving, but they’re hurting our health in the long term. (6) Continually eating junk food is like slowly drinking poison. (7) You might not notice anything at first, but over time, you’ll feel the effects.
Which two sentences make up an analogy?
sentences 6 and 7
Which appeal is being used (logic, sympathy, shared values, or negative emotions)? explain
1. The use of tobacco, such as cigarettes, is the largest preventable cause of death and disease in the United States. Each year, more than 480,000 Americans die because of tobacco use. Do yourself a favor! Don’t start!
the use of a statistics makes this logical
Some argue that a four-day workweek could lead to decreased output and missed deadlines due to the shorter timeframe. While it's true that transitioning to a four-day workweek may require adjustments and careful planning, the potential benefits far outweigh the challenges. The positive effect on employee morale and retention rates can contribute to long-term success and organizational growth.
What does the author use as a rebuttal?
The positive effect on employee morale and retention rates can contribute to long-term success and organizational growth.
How does this show situational irony?
In a cartoon on TV, a terrified cat leaves home forever after a gang of mice chases him.
mice are supposed to be afraid of cats
What does in medias res mean?
in the midst of things