Rhetorical Appeals
"9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste."
Ethos
What's a claim?
Anything someone says or writes.
"The flowers danced in the breeze."
Personification
TRUE OR FALSE:
The sentence "He was a real Einstein in math class" contains an allusion.
True
What is irony?
When expectations and reality are different.
This appeal tries to make the audience emotional.
Pathos
Evidence does this to a claim.
Supports/ backs it up
"You the birthday."
Metaphor
"She kicked the bucket."
Another word for verbal irony
Sarcasm
This appeal depends on credibility or expertise.
Ethos
"She is the best basketball player because she averages 30 points per game."
What is the evidence?
She averages 30 points per game.
Imagery is descriptive language that addresses the _______.
5 senses/ senses
If something is fallacious, then it is:
false/misleading. A flawed argument.
A lifeguard has to be rescued from drowning.
Situational irony
"If you study more, your grades will improve."
Logos
Which evidence is NOT valid?
A. "According to scientists…"
B. "Research shows…"
C. "I heard someone say…"
D. "Data proves…"
C
Extreme exaggeration
Hyperbole
"Sea" and "see"
Homophones
"Fantastic job," the coach says after the team loses by 40 points.
Verbal irony
"Only 2 tickets left! Buy now before midnight!"
Kairos
Claims and evidence questions on PM3 usually follow the "___ / ___ Rule."
Part A / Part B Rule
"The bacon sizzled in the pan."
What two types of figurative language are used?
Onomatopoeia and imagery
What are homographs?
Words spelled the same but pronounced differently & have different meanings.
The audience knows Romeo thinks Juliet is dead, but the audience knows she is alive.
Dramatic irony