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Which of the following is NOT a type of appeal in rhetoric?
Which of the following is NOT a type of appeal in rhetoric?
Horatian satire is characterized by a humorous and light-hearted tone.
Horatian satire is characterized by a humorous and light-hearted tone.
True
What is the purpose of the SOAPSTone method in analyzing texts?
What is the purpose of the SOAPSTone method in analyzing texts?
To evaluate the Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Subject, and Tone of a piece.
In rhetoric, an example of _______ is when a statement contradicts itself, such as 'jumbo shrimp'.
In rhetoric, an example of _______ is when a statement contradicts itself, such as 'jumbo shrimp'.
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Match the rhetorical device with its definition:
Match the rhetorical device with its definition:
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Which of these best describes verbal irony?
Which of these best describes verbal irony?
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Anaphora involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
Anaphora involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
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Define 'juxtaposition' in a rhetorical context.
Define 'juxtaposition' in a rhetorical context.
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Study Notes
Part 1: Terms & Concepts
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Appeals to Ethos, Logos, Pathos: Strategies used to persuade an audience. Ethos appeals to credibility, Logos uses logic and reasoning, and Pathos engages emotions.
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SOAPSTone: A method for analyzing texts. It examines Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Subject, and Tone.
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Rhetoric, Rhetorical Choices: Rhetoric is the art of using language effectively to persuade and influence. Rhetorical choices are the specific linguistic features a writer or speaker uses.
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Exposition, Narration, Description, Argumentation: Key modes of writing. Exposition informs; narration tells a story; description creates imagery; and argumentation persuades.
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Satire: A literary technique used to critique or ridicule. Juvenalian satire uses bitterness, whereas Horatian satire uses mildness. Indirect satire uses implication, and direct satire states the critique overtly. Verbal irony is used as a tool in satire.
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From "Politics and the English Language": Key concepts include:
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Dying Metaphors: Overused and faded metaphors.
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Verbal False Limbs: Phrases or words that are used in place of missing ideas or information.
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Pretentious Diction: High-flown language used to seem sophisticated but is empty.
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Meaningless Words: Words used without clear meaning or purpose.
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Euphemism: Using mild or indirect language to mask harsh or offensive ones.
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Rhetorical Devices: Definitions and examples of:
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Allusion
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Analogy
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Metaphor
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Simile
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Aphorism
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Epigram
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Rhetorical Question
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Hyperbole
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Irony
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Litotes
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Understatement
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Oxymoron
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Archaic Diction
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Metonymy
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Synecdoche
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Personification
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Sensory Language/Imagery
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Antimetabole
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Antithesis
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Juxtaposition
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Parallelism
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Anaphora
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Asyndeton
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Inversion
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Polysyndeton
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Repetition
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Zeugma
Part 2: Multiple Choice Questions
- Focus on analyzing and critiquing readings, including editing.
- Utilize practice quizzes from AP Central and class examples.
- Be prepared for single or double readings, one of which could be a writing prompt.
Part 3: Grammar & Usage
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Parallelism: Correcting unparallel sentences to create parallel structure.
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Strong Verbs: Identifying and replacing weak linking verbs or passive voice with stronger action verbs.
Part 4: Free Response Question
- Rhetorical Analysis: Complete a 30-minute analysis of a rhetorical piece.
- Identify the speaker's rhetorical choices.
- Decide which choices most impact the intended audience.
- Compose an introduction and a body paragraph.
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Description
This quiz covers essential terms and concepts in rhetoric and various modes of writing. Explore appeals to ethos, logos, and pathos, along with the SOAPSTone method for text analysis. Additionally, gain insights into writing techniques like exposition, narration, description, and argumentation, as well as the art of satire.
