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"So let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania..."
The rhetorical device being used in the quote above is ________.
"So let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania..."
The rhetorical device being used in the quote above is ________.
Anaphora
"Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love?"
The rhetorical device used in the quote above is _______
"Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love?"
The rhetorical device used in the quote above is _______
rhetorical questions
Pick the term that matches the definition:
The people who watch or listen to a public event.
Pick the term that matches the definition:
The people who watch or listen to a public event.
_________: A device where a work refers to a well-known person, novel, or institution.
_________: A device where a work refers to a well-known person, novel, or institution.
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The arrangement of two or more ideas, characters, actions, settings, phrases, or words to compare/contrast the two.
The arrangement of two or more ideas, characters, actions, settings, phrases, or words to compare/contrast the two.
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______: A writer's choice of words; a critical element in the writer's voice or style.
______: A writer's choice of words; a critical element in the writer's voice or style.
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"His words were like daggers to her heart"
is an example of ___________
"His words were like daggers to her heart"
is an example of ___________
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"The more you learn, the more you realize how little you know."
This is an example of ____________
"The more you learn, the more you realize how little you know."
This is an example of ____________
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Rhetoric is the art of
Rhetoric is the art of
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Synonym of prerogative
Synonym of prerogative
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_________: (adjective) peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset.
_________: (adjective) peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset.
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________: (adjective) Wearied, worn-out, dulled
________: (adjective) Wearied, worn-out, dulled
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(verb) To rise above or beyond, exceed
(verb) To rise above or beyond, exceed
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Provide two antonyms for the word "jaded."
Provide two antonyms for the word "jaded."
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Plagiarism is a form of cheating
Plagiarism is a form of cheating
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Khang has too much homework one night and does not have time to write the essay due the next day. He pays his older brother to write it and then changes it slightly.
This is NOT PLAGIARISM.
Khang has too much homework one night and does not have time to write the essay due the next day. He pays his older brother to write it and then changes it slightly.
This is NOT PLAGIARISM.
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Rhetorical analysis is the examination of
Rhetorical analysis is the examination of
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An appeal to logic featuring facts, statistics, or a meaningful timeline is an example of _________
An appeal to logic featuring facts, statistics, or a meaningful timeline is an example of _________
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When a writer or speaker strives to establish their credibility, this is known as _______
When a writer or speaker strives to establish their credibility, this is known as _______
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"She sells sea shells by the sea shore."
Is an example of ________
"She sells sea shells by the sea shore."
Is an example of ________
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A dog shelter displays sad photos of dogs in cages to request donations.
What rhetorical appeal is used in the sentence above?
A dog shelter displays sad photos of dogs in cages to request donations.
What rhetorical appeal is used in the sentence above?
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A 32-oz. bottle of Tide holds enough to wash 32 loads.
What rhetorical appeal is being used in the sentence above?
A 32-oz. bottle of Tide holds enough to wash 32 loads.
What rhetorical appeal is being used in the sentence above?
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A statement that sounds logical but that contradicts itself
A statement that sounds logical but that contradicts itself
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"Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it."
- Gandhi
This is an example of a(n)...
"Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it."
- Gandhi
This is an example of a(n)...
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Study Notes
Rhetorical Devices
- Repetition is used in the invocation of freedom from various geographic landmarks to emphasize unity and liberation.
- Rhetorical questions challenge the necessity of force for reconciliation, suggesting it should be unnecessary in matters of love.
Definitions and Terms
- Audience: refers to the group of people who watch or listen to a public event.
- Allusion: a device that references a well-known person, novel, or institution.
- Juxtaposition: the arrangement of ideas or characters to compare or contrast them.
- Diction: a writer's choice of words, integral to their voice and style.
Figurative Language
- Simile: "His words were like daggers to her heart" compares verbal pain to physical injury, emphasizing emotional hurt.
- Paradox: "The more you learn, the more you realize how little you know" presents a self-contradictory statement revealing profound truth.
Concepts in Rhetoric
- Rhetoric: the art of effective or persuasive speaking and writing.
- Appeal to Logic: an appeal utilizing facts and statistics to enhance arguments.
- Ethos: the establishment of credibility by a writer or speaker.
Examples of Rhetorical Techniques
- Tongue Twister: "She sells sea shells by the sea shore" is designed for phonetic challenge, enhancing memorability.
- Emotional Appeal: Depicting sad dog photos encourages donations through pathos, engaging the audience’s emotions.
- Logical Appeal: A statement about Tide's capacity to wash 32 loads presents a straightforward, fact-based argument.
Additional Terminology
- Antonyms for "jaded": fresh, invigorated.
- Synonym for "prerogative": privilege.
- Adjectives:
- Petulant: easily irritated or annoyed.
- Languid: wearied, worn out, or dulled.
- Verb: Exceed means to rise above or go beyond.
Analysis and Statements
- Rhetorical analysis involves examining the strategies and effectiveness of argumentation techniques in communication.
- Gandhi's quote illustrates a paradoxical statement, emphasizing the importance of individual actions despite their perceived insignificance.
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