Rhetorical Analysis Review

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What best describes Lincoln’s tone in the Second Inaugural Address?

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Hopeful and conciliatory.

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What is parallelism (or parallel structure)?

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When components of a sentence or sentences have the same or similar grammatical construction.

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What is an allusion?

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A brief reference to a famous person or event—often from literature, history, Greek mythology, or the Bible.

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What is a paradox?

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A statement that contradicts itself but may reveal a deeper truth.

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A question asked merely for rhetorical effect and not requiring an answer.

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What is the purpose of a rhetorical analysis?

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To examine how authors use language to persuade or convey meaning.

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What is ethos in rhetorical analysis?

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An appeal to credibility or character.

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What is pathos in rhetorical analysis?

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An appeal to emotion.

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What is logos in rhetorical analysis?

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An appeal to logic and reason.

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What is the significance of tone in a text?

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Tone conveys the author's attitude toward the subject and influences the reader's perception.