Rhetorical Language
The second paragraph of page 164 primarily relies upon the rhetorical term of ___
What is Anaphora?
Throughout Just Mercy, Stephen employs this type of rhetorical appeal by sharing deeply personal stories of working with his clients.
What is pathos?
Prior to Walter's trial, Stevenson notes how “Dozens of people from the community… had packed the viewing area.” This is an example of which motif?
What is community?
Stevenson repeatedly connects with his audience through logistic and emotional appeals in order to point out the flaws in the criminal justice system, in order to address nationwide issues of __
What is corruption, racial bias, discrimination, systematic abuse, or ineffective legal representation?
The phrase “Stand up to giants, slay wild beasts, wrestle alligators" is an example of ___
What is hyperbole? or What is asyndeton?
On page 141, Stevenson references chronological events occurring across the 1980s regarding a new movement that had emerged to reform the treatment within the criminal justice system, demonstrating this rhetorical appeal.
What is logos?
After Myers admitted to lying in court, Bryan heard a relative of Walters say “Thank you, Jesus.” This is an example of which motif?
What is faith?
This nickname is given to Walter by his friends and family.
Who is Johnny D?
The quotation marks around the phrase “free world” on page 188 best demonstrate what rhetorical device?
What is sarcasm?
When speaking with Charlie, Stevenson sits beside Charlie and begins reasoning and building trust with him in order to help him, employing this rhetorical appeal.
What is Ethos?
When visiting Mr. Jenkins, Stevenson asks “Did you bring me a chocolate milkshake” despite being on death row. This is an example of which motif?
What is innocence?
This phrase is loudly repeated by Mrs. Williams in the courtroom during Walter's hearing?
What is "I'm Here"?
The words of the poem displayed within the start of chapter eight (page 147) are primarily an example of___
What is personification?
While George is in the electric chair, Stevenson emphasizes the “adult-size” mask he was wearing and how it had slid off his face, demonstrating this rhetorical appeal.
What is Pathos?
When Mrs. Williams went into the courtroom and saw police dogs, she “thought about 1965.” The dogs here represent which motif?
What is trauma/oppression?
This psychological disorder is apparent through many of Stevenson's clients, with one example being with Charlie who wouldn't make eye contact and refused to speak when asked questions.
What is PTSD?
The closeness of the church where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had pastored to the state capitol where a Confederate flag is flown serves as an example of the rhetorical device of___
What is juxtaposition? (More specifically, spatial juxtaposition.
Stevenson frequently uses the phrases “we” and “us” throughout chapters 5-10, evoking this emotion in the audience.
What is shared responsibility, unification, or urgency?
When Stevenson interviews Michael for a job, he looked past his “darker episodes in his past” as he knew he would be a good lawyer. This is an example of which Motif?
What is understanding?
The state used this type of illegal evidence as the only proof of Walter’s guilt.
What is perjured testimony? or What is coerced testimony?