Rhetorical Analysis Review

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What is parallelism?

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Parallelism is a rhetorical device that involves using similar grammatical constructions in phrases or sentences to create a sense of rhythm and balance.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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What is rhetoric?

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Rhetoric is the art of persuasion, involving the use of language and various techniques to convince or influence an audience.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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What is irony?

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Irony is a rhetorical device where a statement expresses the opposite of its literal meaning, often used for humorous or sarcastic effect.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect, not meant to be answered, often used to provoke thought or emphasize a point.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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What is juxtaposition?

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Juxtaposition is a literary technique where two ideas, places, or characters are placed side by side to highlight their contrasting effects.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What is ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character, convincing the audience of the speaker's reliability or authority.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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What is logos?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason, using facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade an audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion, aiming to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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What is antithesis?

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Antithesis is a rhetorical device that contrasts opposing ideas in a balanced structure, highlighting the differences between them.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words, often used for poetic effect.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5