Aims of Rhetoric
Rhetorical Devices
Persuasive Appeals
Canons of Rhetoric
100

I give a speech to convince people to vote.

What is "to Persuade?"

100

Saying, "It's so hot, I'm going to melt."

What is Hyperbole?

100

Saying, "Because the professor said this ..."

What is Ethos?

100

Changing your speed of speaking

What is Pronuntiatio

200

I teach people about the Indus River Valley.

What is "to inform?"

200

Saying, "He ran like a rabbit from a wolf."

What is a Simile?

200

Saying, "It follows that ..."

What is Logos?

200

Memorizing your opening and conclusion

What is Memoria?

300

I tell some jokes to pass the time.

What is "to persuade?"

300

Saying, "This trip is heaven."

What is a Metaphor?

300

Saying, "After she died her daughter was sad and needs ..."

What is Pathos?

300

Adding good syntax and sentence structure

What is Disposito?