Rhetorical Appeals
Define and give an example of pathos.
Definition: appeal to emotion
Example: using a tragic story to illustrate a point
How does identifying the subject assist rhetorical analysis?
Identifying the subject provides a foundation for everything to be built off of.
Define and give an example of metaphor.
Definition: comparing two unsimilar things
Example: The high school experience is a jungle.
What fallacy is being used? "When we played against Blackfoot, I was fouled 6 times! The whole school must be bullies!"
Hasty Generalization
What is Miss Pearson's favorite color?
Yellow
Define and give an example of logos.
Example: creating an action plan of steps that need to happen to create a certain outcome
How does identifying the purpose assist rhetorical analysis?
The purpose reveals why a text was created and sheds light on the primary goal.
Define hyperbole. What effect does it have?
Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration. It is meant to put an emphasis on the point the speaker is trying to make.
What fallacy is being used? "Ever since Mr. Jolley gave me detention I have found all his opinions to be dead wrong."
Ad Hominem
Where is Miss Pearson from?
Montana
Define and give an example of ethos.
Definition: appeal to credibility or authority
Example: providing proof of when you have followed through on promises before
How does identifying the audience assist rhetorical analysis?
The audience dictates what strategies will be effective.
Define connotation. What effect does it have?
Connotation is the feeling a word is associated with. Speakers will use words with specific connotations to invoke the related feelings.
What fallacy is being used? "Miss Pearson gave me an F and now I'm failing all of my classes. It's totally her fault!"
False Cause/ Post Hoc
Has Miss Pearson ever dyed her hair?
Yes, she occasionally will dye it black.
When is pathos dangerous?
How does identifying the speaker assist rhetorical analysis?
It helps to identify credibility, perspectives, and biases.
What figurative language is used by Winston Churchill in this quote? "If you are going through hell, keep going." Explain the effect it has.
Metaphor, Imagery
What fallacy is being used? "My favorite coach says accounts are stupid. It's really discouraged me from considering that as a career path."
Bandwagon/ Appeal to Popularity
How tall is Miss Pearson?
5'9''
What rhetorical appeal is used by Walt Disney in this quote? "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." Support your reasoning.
Logos; The quote asserts a logical fact that if an individual prolongs their talking about how to do something, they will never actually begin doing that thing, making the conversation worthless.
How does identifying the occasion assist rhetorical analysis?
The occasion dictates what strategies and tone would be appropriate.
What figurative language is used by Neil Armstrong talking about the moon landing? "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Explain the effect it has.
Juxtaposition, Parallel Structure, Metaphor
What fallacy is being used? "If you do not get perfect As, you will be perceived as stupid and will never be successful!"
Appeal to Emotion/ Pathos Misuse
What was Miss Pearson's minor in college?
Philosophy