Rhetorical Moves
How does Orwells tone effect his credibility?
His respectful criticism and persuasive tone make him more credible.
What is Orwells tone in the passage?
respective criticism (changes throughout the text and turns into aggressive as he uses an opiniated word, like inconsiderate).
Orwell states in the passage "The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection", this is an example of....
logos
What type of person was George Orwell focused on?
The Common Man
How many points max in row B?
4
In the text Orwell states, "he was willing to let his wife die rather than administer the animal food prescribed by the doctor," this is an example of what rhetorical device?
Satire
what was Orwell's purpose of writing the text?
Orwell judges Ghandi's side of the position to create his own statement.
Orwell states in the passage "Gandhi behaved in a inconsiderate way- he was willing to let his wife or child die", this is an example of.......
Pathos
What is Orwell forgiving about?
Human Imperfection
How many rhetorical choices must be explained to gain 3 points?
At least one
"Good deal of moral pressure" and "noble" is an example of what rhetorical device?
Orwells respectful tone.
Who is Orwell's audience?
Society
Orwell introduces his own philosophies and opinions on Gandhi's teachings to convey logic and many thought-provoking ideas to the readers.
this is logos
What was Ghandi's reasoning for his actions/thoughts?
Sainthood
What earns the last point in row C?
Sophistication
What is Orwell's writing style?
Persuasive while provoking emotion within the audience.
What is Orwell's Exigence?
He believes Ghandi was too inhumane/ finding out horrible decisions Ghandi made.
How does Orwell appeal to emotion? (pathos)
By calling Ghandi "inhuman" multiple times throughout the text.
What is preferred over sainthood in Orwell's eyes?
Imperfection
To gain a point for the thesis you must clearly state your ...
position
Orwell defines Ghandi as inhuman and lists why he believes that and that is an example of what rhetorical device?
Anecdote.
What choices does Orwell use?
He uses Satire and tone to persuade the audience about changed views on the common man.
What rhetorical device did Orwell use MOST to persuade his message?
Logos (logic).
What were the two rhetorical devices we defined in the presentation?
Satire and Tone
What two things are mainly required in Row B?
Evidence and Commentary