Device definitions
An appeal to the heart; the quality of evoking a feeling, usually compassion, pity, sympathy, etc.
What is "pathos."
A short and interesting or amusing story often related to demonstrate a point or entertain.
What is "anecdote."
What is pathos?
You need at least THREE pieces of properly embedded, cited, and analyzed...
Evidence (or similar answer)
Achilles heel (a person's weakness)
Allusion
An appeal to the mind or logic; often includes facts, reason, rationale, data, or “evidence” of some sort
What is "logos."
A question that is not seeking an actual answer--posed for the purpose of making a point or fostering discussion.
What is "rhetorical question."
Is the sky blue? Are you kidding me?
What is a rhetorical question.
This establishes your stance on the topic.
What is claim?
This suggestion is just a Bandaid for the real problem.
Metaphor OR Allusion
An appeal to ethics or morals; aims to evoke a sense of rightness or justice
What is "ethos."
Three direct appeals to readers.
What are pathos, logos, and ethos?
Data from May 2021 demonstrates that.....
What is logos?
A strong ______ that will compel your reader to continue reading.
What is hook?
Your explanation is as clear as mud.
Simile
When one asks a question, not for the purpose of further discussion, but to assert or deny an answer implicitly; a question whose answer is obvious or implied
What is "rhetorical question."
An example in writing (brief or extended, real or fictitious) to make a point.
What is "exemplum"?
"I am confident that you gentlemen will review without passion the evidence you have heard, come to a decision, and restore this defendant to his family. In the name of God, do your duty."
-Atticus Finch
What is ethos?
A creative _______ (think the first think your reader sees).
What is title?
Life is a game.
A form of amplification using an example – brief or extended, real or fictitious – to illustrate a point; an example
What is "exemplum."
This direct appeal uses evidence to convince the audience.
What is logos?
Mrs. Muoio's story about being shamed for spilling paint in pre-k.
What is an anecdote? (pathos is also an acceptable answer)
A closing __________ to ___________ (and meaningful conclusion).
What is call to action?
If I'm not home by midnight, I'll turn into a pumpkin....
Allusion