Rhetorical Appeals & Devices.Persitz

Rhetorical Appeals & Devices.Persitz

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English

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an allusion?

Back

An allusion is a reference to either a historical event or another text meant to make a connection between them.

2.

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Front

What does epistrophe mean?

Back

Epistrophe means the repetition of one or more words at the END of successive phrases or clauses.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What rhetorical appeal is demonstrated by emphasizing personal experience and references?

Back

Ethos is demonstrated by emphasizing personal experience and references.

4.

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Front

How does Mr. Jones's track record contribute to his credibility?

Back

Mr. Jones's consistent delivery on time for the last year establishes his credibility, which is an example of Ethos.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is parallelism in writing?

Back

Parallelism is the repetition of the same sentence structure or pattern of words.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using rhetorical appeals in writing?

Back

The purpose of using rhetorical appeals is to persuade the audience by establishing credibility (ethos), appealing to emotions (pathos), or using logical arguments (logos).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define pathos in the context of rhetorical appeals.

Back

Pathos is a rhetorical appeal that seeks to evoke an emotional response from the audience.

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