PPT-Rhetorical Appeals and Devices

AP Language and Composition Unit OneQuarter One Aristotles Rhetorical Triangles More Rhetorical Triangles Understanding Persona Someones persona is the aspect of their character or nature that they present to other people perhaps in contrast to their real character or nature  . 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.”. 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.. Defined as the likening of two or more things to make one appear better or worse than the other, rhetorical analogies are analogies used to express or influence attitudes or affect behavior by invoking images with an emotional association. They can also be used as comparisons. . 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.. ARISTOTLE & BEYOND. Rhetoric – the art of using language effectively and persuasively. What is rhetoric?. Ethos – relies on the credibility of the author. Logos – relies on logic and evidence. 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.”. Believing and doubting. Reading with/against the grain. Wallowing in complexity. What do these terms have in common? What is their ultimate goal? Take a few minutes to think about or review this material before class starts. . 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.”. Need: Binder, SB text, and a highlighter. What is rhetoric?. Turn to page 65 in your SB text to find out! . Rhetoric. -The use of words to persuade either in writing or speech. Rhetorical Appeals. -Emotional, ethical, and logical appeals used to try to persuade an audience to agree with the writer or speaker. Analyzing . W. ith . T. he Whole . T. ext . I. n Mind. Rhetorical Strategies vs Rhetorical Devices . A way or method of presenting a subject. Narration . Description. Process Analysis. Exemplification. The Art of Persuasive Communication. What is rhetoric?. Rhetoric is persuasive language. .. A . rhetor. (speaker or writer) searches for methods to persuade . the audience . because he has something valuable to say, which arises from his position as an honest, inquiring, ethical person. Ethical. Emotional. Logical appeals (logos). Appeals to reason. Use statistics. Use cause and effect. “The National Safety Council estimated that in 2010, 28% of all crashes involved texting while driving. Therefore, a national ban on handheld devices behind the wheel would significantly reduce traffic accidents.”. 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.”. in . the Art of Persuasion. Why Rhetorical Devices?. . For authors and speakers to make a persuasive argument, their . work must have . a clear thesis or purpose, . sufficient . evidence supporting .