Rhetorical Devices
A rhetorical device/figurative language that involves repeating the same word or phrase.
What is Repetition?
The author's primary goal when writing a persuasive essay.
What is to persuade?
The point of view where the narrator knows all the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
What is Third Person Omniscient?
This device uses exaggeration for emphasis or effect.
The author's purpose in a narrative is often to...
What is entertain?
This point of view uses "I" and is often found in personal narratives.
What is Logos?
What would be the author's purpose for writing a speech on a schools dress code?
What is persuade?
When the narrator is an outside observer who can only report what they see and hear, it's called...
What is Third Person Objective?
What is pathos?
Based on the title, "The Impact of Climate Change on Polar Ice Caps", what can you infer the author's purpose was for writing this article?
What is Inform?
What POV is this quote from, "If on a winter's night a traveler" by Italo Calvino in:
"Now you are sprawled on a sofa in a living room somewhere, reading the novel you found."
What is Second Person?
What type of rhetorical appeal is used here in Harper Lee's, "To Kill a Mockingbird":
"Gentlemen, I shall be brief, but I would like to use my remaining time with you to remind you that this case is not a difficult one, it requires no minute sifting of complicated facts, but it does require you to be sure beyond all reasonable doubt as to the guilt of the defendant. To begin with, this case should never have come to trial. This case is as simple as black and white."
What is Ethos?
Explanation: In this passage, Atticus establishes ethos by presenting himself as a knowledgeable, reasonable, and principled figure. He appeals to the sense of justice in the jury, urging them to base their decision on facts rather than racial prejudice. Atticus's ethos is vital to the novel's exploration of moral themes and the critique of societal injustice.
This example showcases how ethos in literature can enhance the author's persuasive power and contribute to the overall impact of the work.
Based on this excerpt, what is the purpose of the second paragraph?
As the night wore on, Emily discovered a carousel with magical creatures that leaped off the merry-go-round and danced alongside riders. The carnival seemed to exist in a timeless realm, where reality blurred, and the ordinary became extraordinary.
Finally, as the clock struck midnight, the carnival began to fade away, leaving only the echoes of laughter and the scent of cotton candy lingering in the night air. Emily, with a heart full of enchantment, left the carnival grounds, knowing that the magic she experienced would forever be etched in her memories.
What is Entertain?
"The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins is a series that primarily follows Katniss Everdeen's perspective, allowing readers to understand her emotions and motivations as she participates in the Hunger Games and becomes entangled in a rebellion. What type of POV is this?
What is Third Person Limited?