Rhetorical Analysis Practice

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Paradox

Back

A statement that appears contradictory yet expresses a truth when viewed from another angle.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Rhetoric is the art of effectively __________ and ___________ to persuade.

Back

Speaking/Writing.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Diction

Back

An author's choice of words.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Anecdote

Back

A short story related to a topic or argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Antithesis

Back

The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas usually in parallel structure.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

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Ethos

Back

A rhetorical appeal to credibility or character.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Pathos

Back

A rhetorical appeal to the audience's emotions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Logos

Back

A rhetorical appeal to logic and reason.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Alliteration

Back

The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Metaphor

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D