Rhetorical Analysis Lesson

How the author uses language and words to accomplish a goal 

• oratory

• diction

• rhetoric

• denotation 

the speaker or writer's attitude about a subject

• metaphor

• irony

• mood

• tone

Deliberate repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of several successive verses, clauses, or paragraphs 

• anaphora

• denotation

• assonance

• antithesis 

When the writer/speaker appeals to the emotions of the reader; drawing pity from an audience; inspiring anger from an audience; etc.

• restatement 

• logos

• rhetoric

• pathos

Rhetorical analysis is the examination of...

• testing procedures for the AP exam

• written ​texts to determine how the ​author shaped the content ​in order to achieve an ​identifiable purpose for a given audience

• architecture and history of the Rostra in Rome

To effectively persuade an audience, an argument must:

• Only use logical appeals

• Only use emotional appeals

• Use a combination of ethos, logos, and pathos

• Avoid addressing counterclaims

Which of the following best defines "ethos" in persuasive writing?

• The logical appeal of an argument

• The emotional appeal to the audience

• The credibility and ethical appeal of the speaker

• The use of counterclaims to strengthen an argument

Which element of persuasion involves the strategic use of language to achieve a specific purpose?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Rhetoric

Interpreting an argument's "logos" involves examining:

• The emotional impact of the argument

• The ethical stance of the speaker

• The logical structure and evidence presented

• The audience's pre-existing opinions

What is the primary purpose of using "logos" in an argument?

• To appeal to the audience's sense of right and wrong

• To evoke an emotional response from the audience

• To present logical and factual evidence to support a claim

• To discredit the opposing viewpoint