Devices
A question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.
What is a rhetorical question?
“We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills.” This is an example of...
What is anaphora?
An acknowledgement that readers may not agree with every point the writer is making and may agree with a point from an oppositional view.
What is a concession?
Ordinary or familiar conversation; informal
What is COLLOQUIAL LANGUAGE/DICTION?
What is the purpose for the rhetorical device, juxtaposition?
What is emphasize their differences, reveal surprising similarities, or explore a unique relationship between the two?
The use of exaggerated terms for emphasis or heightened effect
What is hyperbole?
What is Ad Hominem?
What is attacking the person instead of their argument?
**Answers vary**What is context, background information, and both sides of the argument?
“He remembered that day of his preliminary interview – sunny June, with the air full of flower scents and the plick-plock of cricket on the pitch.” This is an example of....
What is imagery?
Asking a question and then directly answering it
What is HYPOPHORA?
How do you earn the thesis point on the AP exam?
What is responds to the prompt with a thesis that presents a defensible position?
Using evidence to show someone is wrong about something.
Hint: You are NOT bringing it back to your point yet!
What is refutation?
Name at least 3 synthesis prompts we have studied this year in class
**answers vary**
Type of word choice that is used in earlier English texts that can be daunting or confusing
What is archaic?
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
What is a euphemism?
On the exam, you have ___________ passages, which are _________ reading and _________writing.
In a body paragraph, if you do this....
EVIDENCE: Provides specific evidence to support all claims in a line of reasoning. AND COMMENTARY: Explains how some of the evidence supports a line of reasoning, you will EARN a _______/4
What is 3?
What do you need to have in a body paragraph in your synthesis essay? Name all the elements
**answers vary**
Intended for instruction; inclined to teach or lecture (Hint: Tonal word)
What is didactic?
What is the purpose of anecdotal evidence?
What is to help build an emotional connection with their audience and/or help persuade them further?
What are essential elements in a RA body paragraph?
Answer can vary *** What is providing a topic sentence, stating the choice, providing evidence from the text, incorporating commentary that connects the choice to the rhetorical situation?
How do you compose an introduction for the argumentative essay? **Answer must be in correct order**
What is some sort of introductory sentence(s), context, and a thesis statement?
What is one way you can earn the sophistication point on the synthesis essay?
What is using effective rhetorical choices that consistently strengthen the argument OR what is employing a style that is consistently vivid and persuasive?
Mr. Sterlein overuses this word a lot!!! (Hint: uses)
What is utilizes?