Rhetorical Devices
Using the same words or phrases multiple times for emphasis
Repetition
Uses facts and reason to make a point
Logos
"How many times do I have to tell you?"
Rhetorical Question
Which Animal goes Moo?
Cow
How old is Ms.Lewis
26
Making something seem less important than it really is
Understatement
Connects with the audience's feelings
Pathos
"If you study hard, then you'll ace the test"
Conditional Statement
Which Animal can squeeze its prey to death
Boa Constrictor (SNAKE)
What is Ms.Lewis Favorite color?
Pink/Orange
Using specific words to create a certain feeling or effect
Word Choice
Shows the speaker or writer can be trusted
Ethos
"The warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies filled the kitchen with their sweet aroma"
Imagery
Name a type of big cat
Lion, Tiger, Cheetah, Leopard, Lynx, etc.
What are your paras name?
Ms.Rivera, Ms.Denise
Mr.Shepard, Ms.Michelle
Ms.Soler
Ms.Elizabeth
Making extreme exaggerations that aren't meant to be taken literally
Hyperbole
Happy families in food commercials
Pathos
"This backpack weighs a ton"
Hyperbole
Name a household pet
Cat, Dog, Hamster, Gerbil, Reptiles, Etc.
What is the name of your school
754x (J.M Rapport School of Professional Development)
Words that create pictures in your mind using the five senses
Imagery
A doctor wearing a white coat
Ethos
Using "stroll" instead of "walk" to sound relaxed
Word Choice
How many fingers do humans have?
10
What class is this
250 (English)