Rhetoric
What is the rhetoric being used in this commercial
Pathos- it is persuading customers to purchase the $5.00 Meal
What does the meaning of the prefix "Im- "?
The meaning is 'Not"
The brave firefighter saved the family from the burning building.
Connotation - positive because of the word brave and saved
"The sun greeted me when I woke up in the morning".
Personification: Attributes human characteristics to non-living objects
" Aw, pretty good, Ah'm tryin' to soak some uh de tiredness and de dirt outa mah feet."
Janie
What type of Rhetoric device being used.
Pathos- Speaking to the audience regarding peace
What does the meaning of prefix " semi"?
It means half ex: Semicircle
His candid remarks sparked a lively debate.
connotation - negative because of the word sparked
“He was as wily as a fox”.
Simile
A communication style that draws a comparison between two separate concepts, using a clear connecting word such as “like” or “as”
" Youse got yo' womanhood on yuh. Ah mout ez well tell yuh whut Ah been savin' up for a uh spell.
Nanny
Logos- It is providing stats and facts about A'Ja
What is the meaning of the prefix " Sub"
It means under ex: Submarine, subzero
The aroma of coffee
Denotation- Aroma which is the meaning for smell.
"I would die for you"
Hyperbole
An exaggeration that is created to emphasize a point or bring out a sense of humor.
Whut Ah know 'bout uh husband?
Janie
What is the rhetoric device used ?
Ethos- the testimony relies on the credibility of the person being questioned.
What is the meaning of the suffix " less"
It means without ex: careless, motionless
"That jacket is pretty fly"
The word "fly" has a connotation, meaning stylish
"Time is money"
Metaphor
Compares two things that are not alike, but does not use the words "like" or "as".
"Is dat whut he been hangin' round here for? He look like some ole skullhead in de grave yard."
Janie
What rhetoric device is being used?
Ethos - for credibility of using events in history
Pathos- used to tug at the hearts of African American through explain why he has a dream.
What s the meaning of the prefix " trans" ?
This shirt is cheap enough for me to afford.
Denotation- cheap meaning one can afford.
Sally sold some seashells.
Alliteration
" De Lawd will provide. he know Ah done bore de burden in de heat uh de day. Somebody done spoke to me 'bout you ling time ago.
Nanny