PPT-15 of the Must-Know Rhetorical Terms for AP Lit/Comp

Conquering the multiplechoice section of the English Literature AP exam depends in part on being able to identify and understand certain essential literary concepts or rhetorical terms As we discuss literature this year use these in your talking points to help develop . By: Khalil Bordus. Allusion . Allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. It does not describe in detail the person or thing to which it refers. It is just a passing comment and the writer expects the reader to possess enough knowledge to spot the allusion and grasp its importance in a text. Derek Clarke . Pg. 146. Rhetorical Definitions . A pseudo-definition given to express or influence ones feelings.. Example- Abortion is the murder of an unborn child. . . Rhetorical Explanations. An explanation intended to influence attitudes or affect behavior.. ???????????????. Loaded Question Definition. Is used to imply something without coming out and saying it. “Why does the president hate rich people?” implies without saying it that the president hates rich people. How to Win an Argument with Style. What is a . Rhetorical Strategy?. A rhetorical strategy is a specifically chosen type of writing that will help you win your argument.. Alliteration. Definition. – the close repetition of consonant sounds, usually at the beginnings of words.. That couldn’t stop us. And we just went on before the dogs and we would look at them; and we’d go on before the water hoses and we would look at it, and we’d just go on singing “Over my head I see freedom in the air.” And then we would be thrown in the paddy wagons, and sometimes we were stacked in there like sardines in a can. English III. Rhetorical Devices. Tools a writer/speaker uses to communicate clearly to his/her audience.. Used for persuasion or argumentation. Rhetorical Questions. Definition: A question that needs no answer.. An Introduction. Aristotelian . appeals. Ethos – relies on the credibility of the author. Logos – relies on logic and evidence. Pathos – relies on emotion. Medium – written text, speech, TV, film, art, internet, etc.. How would you define the words rhetoric or rhetorical?. Classic Definitions of Rhetoric. Aristotle:. . Rhetoric is "the faculty of discovering in any particular case all of the available means of persuasion.”. Objective: . LAFS.910.RI.2.6: Determine . an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.. Target Skill. : . To write a rhetorical analysis of an argument.. (. P. atterns of Development). Rhetorica. l Mode. Purpose. Description. To detail what a person, place or object is like. Narration. To relate an event. Illustration. To. provide specific instances or examples. Mrs. Shaw– Advanced Placement English Language & Composition. Day 1. Introductions. Anticipations. Expectations. . Introductions. Who am I?. Who are you? . Anticipations. Me, Myself, and I . Syllabus Anticipation Guide . Today: a challenge.. If you’re up to the challenge…. Place a paper towel on your desk, and then…. Have a partner help blindfold you. (not kidding). Then, wait for my cue. . AP Lit Challenge Journal, 4.11. for “The Declaration of Independence”. What is rhetoric?. The ability to use language effectively in order to persuade the listener or reader.. OR. The art of using speech to persuade, influence, or  please.. Patrick Henry’s Speech in the Virginia Convention . Rhetorical Question. A rhetorical question is asked just for effect or to lay emphasis on some point discussed when no . real . answer is expected.