Literary & Rhetorical Devices (1)
"This place is like a Garden of Eden."
Allusion
"Do you really think I'm that gullible?"
Rhetorical question
Use _________ throughout your essay to indicate the titles of longer works and, only when absolutely necessary, provide emphasis.
Italics
What term refers to the main idea or argument an author is trying to convey?
Author's message
What subject uses MLA formatting?
"Suddenly, disaster."
Sentence fragment
"She’s said it a million times already!"
Hyperbole
What is the standard font and size recommended for MLA papers?
Time New Roman, 12 point
What element describes the author's attitude toward the subject of the passage?
Tone
When using MLA format, what two (2) elements should be in the top right hand corner of each page?
Last name followed by page number
"She was drowning in a sea of grief."
Metaphor
"It seems to be raining a little," he said in the middle of a hurricane.
Understatement
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
Explain the purpose of a thesis and where it is often found in an essay
The central claim of a passage, often stated explicitly in an essay’s introduction
Define ethos, pathos, and logos
Ethos = Trust/Credibility
Pathos = Emotion
Logos = Fact/Logic
"I came, I saw, I conquered."
Parallel structure
"We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields..."
Anaphora
In MLA format, how should the Works Cited page be organized?
Alphabetically by author's last name
What are two (2) ways to determine the tone of a passage?
Answers may include: word choice, punctuation, and sentence structure
Name four (4) literary or rhetorical devices that you learned this semester
Answers will vary
"Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country."
Antimetabole
"First, he grabbed his keys. Then, he walked out the door. Finally, he started the car."
Climatic word order
Name three (3) purposes of MLA format
To ensure clarity, consistency, and credibility in academic writing
How does an author’s message differ from their thesis?
The author’s message is the broader idea they want to communicate, while the thesis is a specific argument or claim within the text
Provide a definition of a literary or rhetorical device that is NOT included on the quiz tomorrow
Answers will vary