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Rrrrrhetoric
Devices
Writing
Query a theory
Potpurri
100
The speaker of rhetoric is this.
What is a Rhetor
100
Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers is an example of this
What is alliteration? The repetition of consonant sounds.
100
All effective body paragraphs have these three things minimally.
What is Claim, Evidence/Explanation, Analysis OR Claim, Ground, Warrant
100
Name and Explain the three parts of the self according to Freud.
What is the id, ego, and superego.
100
The following video contains which of the three appeals. (Name and explain the appeal) http://youtu.be/oS3W5vf_RQw
What is Pathos? The appeal to the audience's emotions
200
BONUS ROUND! Everybody plays for an additional 200 points. SOAPSTONE is an acronym that helps AP students to remember how to analyze a text. What does it stand for
Speaker Occation Audience Purpose Subject Tone
200
This video demonstrates a rhetorical (and poetic) device. http://youtu.be/1jgE-lrfZ3k
What is onomatopoeia?
200
Which of the following apply to topic sentences. More than one statement might apply. a. they are usually the first sentence in the body paragraph b. they connect paragraph to the thesis c. they are important parts of the introduction and conclusion paragraphs d. they should state a claim e. they should state the major argument of the paper
What is a,b,d
200
This theorist argues that the relationship between sound/image and meaning is arbitrary
Who is Saussure
200
DAILY DOUBLE Wager up to your total amount of money. Set your wager now. 15 seconds.
Together with your group set up your most persuasive argument for and against school uniforms. Time limit 4 minutes.
300
Analyze the following clip from Food Inc. What is the thesis of the clip What appeal is used most often Give two specific examples of that appeal http://youtu.be/VnfE721NKDw
Answer must contain a thesis that is a debatable claim Discussion of the appeal used and examples
300
The following phrases are examples of this device. 1. The fire station burned down 2. World War 1 was named the "War to end all wars" 3. The bullet proof glass ricocheted the bullet toward the president.
What is Irony? *An unexpected twist, significant because of meaning that is inherent to the [listener].
300
Name one arrangement and the hallmarks of that arrangement. *notes ok
narration description exemplification process cause and effect compare and contrast definition classification persuasion
300
This theorist says: Speech acts can be illocutionary or perlocutionary
Who is Judith Butler
300
The topic sentence is missing from the following paragraph. Write your own. "Actually they are easy to distinguish. Snack food refers to any food which is eaten between the three primary meals of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Snack food can be any kind of food such as leftovers, candy, fruit, or a sandwich. Junk food refers to any non nutritious food such as candy and deep-fried meats. Finally, the term fast food is used for food cooked a fast food restaurants. Some fast food is also junk food as it contains high oils and salt. Ultimately, if you want food fast, eat snack food not junk food or fast food.
Possible answer: Many find it difficult to tell the difference between snacks and meals.
400
All humans are mortal Socrates is a human Socrates is mortal Is an example of this.
What is a syllogism.
400
For example: Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country
What is antimetable? The repetition of word in reverse order. This balance of phrasing is also called Chiasmus.
400
This is the major premise of most argument essays
What is the thesis
400
Perform an illocutionary and perlocutionary speech act
Teacher will judge you :)
400
Study the following political cartoon and write its argument as a concise claim.
Teacher will decide whether claim is appropriate to cartoon. Successful answers might be: Death is a small price to pay for the ability to play football Football players' are risking their lives for the sport
500
Name the 6 parts of the rhetor's argument (according to Cicero). If you do not know the "name" the function will do.
What is: Exordium Narration Partition Confirmation Refutation Peroration
500
For example, this: Almost three periods of searching, the puck finally found the goal.
What is personification
500
[Sike! more device questions] An example of a litote
Shutting out opponents for three straight games was no small feat for a goal tender.
500
Explain Fanon's collective catharsis.
There are traumas experienced by whole groups and repressed until the collective memory is jogged, symptoms of trauma expressed, and the occasion arrives to perform catharsis...which is also experienced by the whole group.
500
Name the logical fallacy: After the nuclear plant began operations in my area, my dog started going bald. That plant contaminated my dog.
What is Post Hoc ergo Promptor Hoc?