Rhetorical Basics
Audience & Purpose
Imagery, Metaphor & Simile
Classroom Rules
Audience, Exigence, Purpose & Claim
100
What is the definition of rhetoric?
The art of effective speaking or writing.
100
The intended readers or listeners a text is written for is the________?
Audience
100
Language that appeals to the five senses vividly is called_____.
Imagery
100
What happens if you wear headphones in class? (Besides being asked to remove them)
You lose 5 points from your daily 20.
100
"A school principal sends a letter to families about a new cellphone policy." Who is the audience?
Families
200
Examining how an author or speaker uses language to achieve a purpose or persuade an audience is called_____
Rhetorical Analysis
200
If a teacher writes an email to parents about missing homework, who is the audience?
Parents
200
What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
A simile uses “like” or “as” for comparison, while a metaphor does not.
200
If you are late without a pass, how many points are deducted?
5 points.
200
"A climate activist speaks at a youth rally after a major hurricane."
What is the exigence
Tha major hurricane
300
Name 3 parts of the rhetorical situation.
Speaker, audience, and purpose. ( and exigence)
300
If a sneaker company makes a commercial showing athletes winning games, what is the purpose?
To sell sneakers by inspiring people to buy them.
300
Identify the figurative device: “Her smile was like sunshine breaking through clouds.”
A simile.
300
If you are in school but skip class without an appointment, how many points can you lose?
All 20 daily points.
300
Who is this(His full name)?
And what is his profession?
Justice Elicker - Mayor of New Haven
400
Define exigence.
The urgent problem, need, or situation that prompts someone to speak or write. What caused the writer or speaker to create the text.
400
A student gives a speech to the school about recycling. Who is the audience and what is the purpose?
Audience: The school community. Purpose: To encourage recycling.
400
Identify the figurative device: “Time is a thief that steals our days.”
Metaphor
400
Who is this? and what was her profession? 
Maya Angelou writer
400
Who is this? And what is was one of his professions?
Mase - Rapper and Podcaster - Song Writer
500
What is the purpose of a rhetorical texts. ( Define the purpose)
It is what the creator wants the audience to think, do , or believe after reading it.
500
Daily Double: Name two of Mrs. Breland's dogs. for 1000 points !!!
Justice, Sage, Peace
500
Who is this? and what was/is his profession?
Songwriter and singer Prince!
500
Why are daily participation points important... in other words what percentage of your grade do they make up?
50%
500
Daily Double: Name the high school, college, and graduate school that Mrs. Breland attended!
Hillhouse, Georgetown, Yale