Theme
Argument/Rhetorical Appeals
Rhetorical Appeals
Rhetorical Devices
100

this type of theme applies to people everywhere

a. universal theme

b. theme

c. cultural theme

d. socratic theme

universal theme

100

What is the claim?

the author's position

100

Appeals to emotion

Pathos

100

creates emphasis, to clarify, or stir emotion

rhetorical devices

200

this theme is clearly stated

a. implicit theme

b. universal theme

c. explicit theme

d. socratic theme

explicit theme

200

A speaker takes a position on a topic and tries to convince listeners to agree.

What is argument?

200

Appeal to credibility, expertise

Ethos

200

Which rhetorical device is this?

parallel arrangement of strongly contrasting words, clauses, sentences, or ideas that are placed side by side

what is antithesis

300

this theme is not directly stated

a. implicit theme

b. explicit theme

c. universal theme

d. theme

implicit theme

300

the specific group of readers you pitch the argument too

audience

300

Which rhetorical appeal is this?

“Every day, the rainforests shrink and innocent animals are killed. We must do something about this calamitous trend before the planet we call our home is damaged beyond repair.”

Appeal to Pathos

300

Which rhetorical device?

comparison that shows similarity between tow different ideas or things

ex/Searching for a chicken in Granma’s soup is like searching for a turtle in the ocean.

analogy

400

when you analyze story elements the following can be used to discover the theme

a. characters, plot, conflict, beliefs

b. plot, characters, conflict, setting

c. narrator, values, beliefs, plot

d. setting, narrator, values, plot

B

400

What appeal is this?

  • “According to market research, sales of computer chips have increased by 300% in the last five years. Analysis of the industry tells us that the market share of computer chips is dominated by Asian manufacturers. It is clear that the Asian technology sector will continue to experience rapid growth for the foreseeable future.”

logos

400

Uses facts, figures, and reasoning

logos

400

Which rhetorical device is this?

language that says the opposite of what is actually meant

Irony

500

What is the theme?
In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. "Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that way?" "I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same." "Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper; we have got plenty of food at present." But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil. When the winter came the Grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ants distributing every day corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer. Then the Grasshopper knew.

What is the theme of this story?

a. Strength in unity

b. Question people's intentions

c. Work now and play later

d. Don't be greedy

c. Work now and play later

500

this appeal is related to sympathy and empathy.

pathos

500

What Appeal is this?

  • “As a former mayor of this city, I believe we can solve this crisis if we band together.”

Ethos

500

Which rhetorical device is this?

Keep your friends close; keep your enemies closer

Antithesis

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