Rhetorical Devices
What is this an example of: She sells seashells by the seashore?
Alliteration
Who was Martin Luther King Jr. trying to unite?
People for and against Civil Rights for people of color.
Who was Amanda Gorman trying to unite?
The American people.
Who was Winston Churchill trying to unite?
The people of the United Kingdom
What is the difference between epistrophe and anaphora?
Epistrophe is repetition of a word or phrase at the end of a sentence whereas with anaphora, the repetition is at the start of the sentence.
What was MLK's dream?
He dreamed that America was a nation where everyone had equal rights.
When did Amanda Gorman give her speech?
Biden's inauguration day.
Why did Winston Churchill give "We Shall Fight on the Beaches"?
To encourage support for the UK's efforts in World War II.
What is Dramatic Contrast?
Putting two or more opposing topics side by side to emphasize a central topic
Give an example of anaphora in MLK's speech.
"I have a dream" or "Let freedom ring"
Give an example of alliteration in "The Hill We Climb".
One example of many: "World into a wondrous one we will rise"
What word does Churchill constantly repeat to gather a sense of unity?
"We"
Give one example for why speakers use purposeful pauses while speaking.
To emphasize a point, allow the audience to soak in what was said, and to show that the speaker has control.
Why didn't MLK's speech feel rushed?
He used purposeful pauses to let the audience soak in what he was saying.
What was the "hill" referring to?
The challenge of building a freer America
What does "We Shall Fight on the Beaches" mean?
What is a rhetorical question and why are they used?
A question that the speaker asks that the audience does not answer out loud. They are used to get the audience thinking about your topic.
What is this quote an example of: "Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice." ?
Alliteration
What is this quote an example of: "When day comes, we ask ourselves, where can we find light in this never-ending shade?"
Dramatic Contrast
What is this quote an example of: "if necessary for years, if necessary alone" ?
Anaphora