Rhetorical Strategies, Appeals
An example of this device would be that statistics show that men are most likely to die first then women.
What is logos?
Comparing two things using ‘like’ or ‘as,’ AND comparing two things without using ‘like’ or ‘as.’
What is simile and metaphor?
Be my friend or be my enemy.
What is false alternative?
The parts of SPACECAT.
Speaker, Purpose, Audience, Context, Exigence, Choices, Tone
The two types of essays on the AP Exam we learned so far.
What is Rhetorical Analysis, Synthesis?
An example of this device would be when an ad says “9 out of 10 dentists recommend this brand of toothpaste.”
What is Ethos?
Placement of two ideas next to each other to emphasize comparisons or contrasts
What is juxtaposition?
You should take those vitamins because the doctor said they are the best.
What is appeal to authority?
This term refers to the method and/or medium through which the author uses to communicate to the audience.
What is genre?
This portion of a passage tends to relate the main argument to reality, while tying up any loose ends.
What is the conclusion?
Imagery helps create this rhetorical appeal.
What is pathos?
Balancing words, phrases, or ideas that are strongly contrasted, often by means of grammatical structure
What is antithesis?
My child caught a cold after receiving the flu shot. Therefore, flu shots cause colds.
What is false cause?
Refers to the time, place, and the climate in which the text occurs, or what is happening in society at the time.
What is context?
The structure of a synthesis and/or argumentative essay.
What is introduction/thesis, 2 body paragraphs, counterargument, and conclusion?
"...a strange blight crept over the area and everything began to change. Some evil spell had settled on the community: mysterious maladies swept the flocks of chickens; the cattle and sheep sickened and died. Everywhere was a shadow of death.
What is pathos?
"...we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be..."
What is anaphora?
The santa at the mall has a fake beard. Therefore, Santa isn't real.
What is non-sequitur?
This term refers to the event/situation that provokes the writer to write the message.
What is exigence?
The most important part of a rhetorical analysis essay is not only explaining and identifying the rhetorical devices and appeals, but __________.
What is the effect on the audience?
Two ways an author can incorporate logos.
What logical reasoning, facts/statistics, historical references?
"My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors." -Barack Obama
What is parallel structure?
My dog is named Max, and he likes to eat dog food. Therefore, everyone named Max likes to eat dog food.
What is non-sequitur?
This part of the rhetorical situation links the writer and the audience.
What is the purpose?
These are the five main components of a device-driven thesis statement
What are the writer, strong verb, rhetorical devices, purpose, and message.