The Rhetorical Situation
What are the components of the rhetorical situation?
writer, message, purpose, exigence, context, audience
Where do writers typically make their messages clear and explicit?
In thesis statements
What are the three types of essays on the AP exam?
Rhetorical analysis, synthesis, argument
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things
what is Ms. Revilla's first name
Isabel
What is the purpose in the context of the rhetorical situation?
What the writer hopes to accomplish within a text
What is a thesis statement?
A claim that expresses a perspective and idea about a subject.
What are the two important tasks in a rhetorical analysis prompt?
Describe the writer's message and explain how the writer conveys the message
How does a simile differ from a metaphor?
Similes use "like" or "as"; metaphors make direct comparisons
How many dogs does Ms. Revilla own?
two
Which of the following best defines "exigence" in the rhetorical situation?
The part of the situation that inspires or provokes the creation of a text
What are the three parts that compose an argument?
Writer's position, claim, evidence
Which elements are typically included in a rhetorical analysis prompt?
Background/context of the rhetorical situation, instructions to analyze rhetorical choices
How is alliteration used in writing?
Repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words
What is the name of Ms. Revilla's dogs?
Taquitos and Rita
What are the three components of the rhetorical triangle?
Writer, audience, message
How are claims justified in an argument?
By evidence
When annotating a passage for rhetorical analysis, what should you focus on?
Words, phrases, or parts of the text that relate to the main idea and the author's claim
What is the purpose of using anaphora in a speech or text?
To emphasize a point through repetition of words at the beginning of successive clauses
How many years has Ms. Revilla been teaching?
6 years
When analyzing the audience in a rhetorical situation, which factors should be considered?
Their shared and individual beliefs, values, needs, and backgrounds
What is the "magic formula" for a thesis statement?
Subject + idea + perspective
What does a rhetorical analysis essay require you to do?
Read a nonfiction text and explain how the writer uses rhetorical strategies to develop a message
"This morning, as I was already late, my dog taquitos decided to chew up my shoe." is an example of which rhetorical device?
anecdote
How many siblings does Ms. Revilla have?
Two!