SAT Word List
Rhetorical Appeals
Rhetorical Devices
Rhetorical Analysis Components
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100

Vagrant
a) A person who wanders without a home.
b) To publicly declare something to be wrong.
c) Honest and straightforward.
d) Lacking movement or growth.

a) A person who wanders without a home.

100

A doctor giving a public health announcement about vaccinations might say, "As a physician with over 15 years of experience in infectious diseases, I can assure you that vaccines are safe and effective."

Ethos

100

"Some people live to eat, while others eat to live."

Antithesis

100

What is a sentence starter for your conclusion? 

-Given all these points…

-Ultimately…

-Taking everything into account…

100

Explain what Classical Conditioning proves

How experiences can shape humans and animals behaviors 

200

Fervent
a) Lacking movement or growth.
b) To express feelings openly.
c) Having or displaying a passionate intensity.
d) A person without a permanent home.

c) Having or displaying a passionate intensity.

200

As a registered dietitian with over a decade of experience in nutrition science, I have worked with thousands of patients to improve their health through dietary changes. Research shows that a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes by up to 40%. In fact, a study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that individuals who follow a balanced diet have a significantly lower risk of obesity and related health issues.

Ethos and Logos

200

"All hands on deck."

Synecdoche

200

What should your thesis include for the rhetorical analysis? 

Subject + 3 main claims (3 rhetorical choices)

200

What was the purpose of Frederick Douglass writing the Narratives of the Life of Frederick Douglass? 

-Expose the horrors of slavery

-Spread the word and support the abolitionist movement 

-Inspire others

-Share the importance of reading and writing

300

Denounce
a) To publicly declare something to be wrong or evil.
b) To speak honestly and openly.
c) To show intense passion or enthusiasm.
d) A person without a permanent home.

a) To publicly declare something to be wrong or evil.

300

A campaign to reduce plastic use might present data, saying, "Studies show that over 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans each year, harming marine life and ecosystems. Reducing plastic use can significantly mitigate this crisis."

Logos
300

"As the storm raged outside, Sarah curled up in her favorite chair with a book. The wind howled like a wild animal, but inside, she felt a comforting warmth. In that moment, she couldn’t imagine a better place to be." 


What is the tone? What word helped to determine it?

Comfortable and cozy


"curled up"..."comforting warmth"

300

Where should you write using the SOAPStone skill? 

Introduction

300

Provide a sentence starter for your analysis within your body paragraph... 

To illustrate...


(Answers may vary)

400

Candid
a) A state of inactivity or lack of movement.
b) To publicly declare something to be wrong.
c) Honest and straightforward.
d) A person who wanders without a home.

c) Honest and straightforward.

400

A charity might share a story about a child in need, saying, "Imagine a young girl, hungry and alone, waiting for help. Your donation could provide her with food and hope for a brighter future."

Pathos

400

"The bright, cheerful flowers bloomed in stark contrast to the dark, gloomy sky."

Juxtaposition

400

How should you introduce your evidence in your body paragraphs? What it the purpose of your evidence? 

It should be quoted (",") from the text to support your claim. It should be evidence from the text as an example for the rhetorical choice you choose to analyze that conveyed the speaker's message. 

400

Draw the Rhetorical Triangle with the three components

Speaker, Message and Audience 

500

Stagnant
a) Lacking activity, growth, or development.
b) To express feelings openly.
c) A person without a permanent home.
d) Having or displaying a passionate intensity.

a) Lacking activity, growth, or development.

500

Imagine walking along a beautiful beach, only to find it littered with plastic waste. Picture sea turtles choking on discarded bags and seabirds trapped in six-pack rings. This is not just a sad story; it’s a reality that affects all of us.

Pathos

500

"Act naturally" 

"Open secret" 

"Bittersweet" 

Are all common examples of?

Oxymoron

500

How much is the sophistication point worth? 

1 point 

500

For the "Little Albert Experiment" what did he fear? 

Loud banging noise and then the rabbit without the loud noise