Rhetorical Devices

Rhetorical Devices

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Rhetoric

Language used to influence or change behavior.

Rhetorical Devices

• anaphora

• allusion

• antithesis

• parallelism

• figurative language

• ethos, legos, pathos

• buzz words

Why use rhetorical devices?

A writer uses rhetorical devices with the purpose of getting the required response from the readers. Writers employ rhetorical devices mostly to evoke an emotional response.

Allusion

Allusion is a brief and indirect reference to literature, sayings of great men, mythology, religious texts, work of art, or even memorable events.

- History

- Biblical

- Mythology

Allusion

What is this cartoon alluding to?

Allusion

How about this one?

Allusion

And this one?

Antithesis

It literally means "opposite".

- It establishes a relationship between contradicting ideas.

- Antithetical statements are usually parallel.

Antithesis

• Notice the parallelism.

• Notice the contradiction.

Anaphora

The repetition of words or phrases, usually at the beginning of sentences, in order to emphasize the pattern.

Just for Today

Take out a highlighter and highlight the anaphora, and then underline the parallelism.

Multiple Choice

Celebrity Chef Glen Gravy sets his holiday table

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

Multiple Choice

Donate to Poor Pets of America charity to help needy pets.

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

Multiple Choice

Every year approximately 150,000,000 people die from lung cancer. Smoking kills!

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

Multiple Choice

Texting while driving because you're in a hurry. You may end up with eternity on your hands.

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

Multiple Choice

College graduates make on average 67% MORE than those with only a high school diploma. Apply to Morecash University for a chance at a better future!

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

Multiple Choice

"I support stricter gun laws to keep our streets safe." ~ Chief of Police, Ollie Copper

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

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Suicide is preventable. YOU could make a difference in someone's life today!

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

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One in every five women has been the victim of domestic abuse.

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

Multiple Choice

My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition, make me the ideal candidate for your mayor.

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos