Rhetorical Devices and Their Effects

The video tutorial guides students on how to excel in the AP English Language and Composition rhetorical analysis essay. It uses a 2017 AP exam prompt to demonstrate the process, emphasizing the importance of understanding the prompt, structuring the essay, and analyzing rhetorical devices. The tutorial provides strategies for planning and writing the essay, including drafting a thesis and using examples to support analysis. It highlights the significance of explaining the effect of rhetorical devices on the audience and concludes with a call to action for viewer engagement.

What is the recommended time to spend on planning the rhetorical analysis essay?

• 15 to 20 minutes

• 20 to 25 minutes

• 5 to 8 minutes

• 10 to 15 minutes

Why is it important to read the blurb before the passage?

• It includes the conclusion of the essay.

• It lists all rhetorical devices used.

• It contains the thesis statement.

• It provides background information.

What should the introductory paragraph of the essay include?

• A detailed summary of the passage

• The purpose of the excerpt and the thesis

• Examples from the text

• A list of rhetorical devices

How should rhetorical devices be explained in the essay?

• By listing them without explanation

• By describing their effect on the audience

• By comparing them to other devices

• By quoting them extensively

What rhetorical device is used in the analogy of 'throwing rocks'?

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Analogy

What is the effect of using irony in the passage?

• To confuse the audience

• To make the audience laugh

• To counter expectations

• To provide a historical context

Which rhetorical device involves appealing to the audience's emotions?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Kairos

What is the purpose of repeating the phrase 'it is the effort'?

• To emphasize the importance of effort

• To confuse the audience

• To introduce a new topic

• To conclude the argument

How does the speaker end the passage?

• With a critical tone

• With a pessimistic tone

• With an optimistic tone

• With a neutral tone

What is the main function of the rhetorical devices used by the speaker?

• To confuse the audience

• To provide historical context

• To entertain the audience

• To make the audience more receptive to criticism