Rhetorical devices
Define "Metaphor"
An implied or hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated but share some common characteristics
Define "Personification"
Giving inanimate objects or abstract concepts human-like abilities
Define "Pathos"
Evokes an emotional state in the listener
What type of speech is typically used during a graduation?
A ceremonial/epideictic speech.
True or false?
Caspar's dog is a bloody liar, and makes use of the persuasive speech, to get what he wants.
The dog has ill intentions.......
Define "Oxymoron"
A paradox within a statement that seems to go against common sense
Define "Simile"
A direct comparison, using words such as ‘like’ or ‘as’, between two unrelated things to highlight some common characteristics
True or false?
When an audience evaluates a speaker's ethos, they are essentially asking: "Does this make sense, and is it backed by solid proof?"
False
Correct answer: "Why should I believe you?"
What type of speech is typically used during a demonstration?
The persuasive/deliberative speech.
Define "Alliteration"
Starting several successive words with the same sound. Just read that sentence again.
Define "Tricolon"
A list of three phrases or words unified in one statement which emphasizes a point and creates a strong rhythm.
Define "Onomatopoeia"
Words that imitate sounds
Define "Logos"
Rational arguments/facts/studies proving or disproving the subject.
Imagine
Catherine is giving a lecture about GREAT SPEECHES!
What type of speech is she using?
She is of course making an informative speech.
When Caspar uses "Verbal Aikido" what type of speech is dominant.
The persuasive speech.
Define "Epizeuxis"
The immediate repetition of a word to underline the effect of the word
Define "Anaphora"
Starting two or more successive sentences with the same (couple of) words
In an informative speech, the speaker typically uses which pillars of persuasion?
Ethos and logos.
What type of speech was Marthin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech?
It was a persuasive/deliberative speech.
Ending two or more successive sentences with the same (couple of) words
Define "Antithesis"
Placing a direct contrast between two ideas or objects or words
Exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally
Persuasion through the credibility, character and ethical trustworthiness of the speaker.
If a speaker makes use of logos in a speech, what type of speech are they making?
They are making use of the informative speech.
If dogs are green and Tuesday can fly, how many times would you have to run around this building, before a cow gives birth in Nigeria?
Pathos