PPT-Common Rhetorical Strategies/Stylistic Device:

An Overview Figurative Language and Rhetorical Strategies Figurative language is strictly defined as speech or writing that departs from literal meaning to achieve a special effect or meaning. 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.”. EQ: How does language shape meaning?. Warm- Up: Tone Up. Whimsical: . playful and fanciful, imaginative in a strange, pleasing way..  . Dejected:.  sad and dispirited; depressed.  . Baffled: . 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.”. “No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House.” . What type of APPEAL is Henry establishing?. Quote #2. Rhetorical Device Definition Example Expletive Sound Device any syllable, word, or phrase conveying no independent meaning, especially one inserted in a line of verse for the sake of the meter. Fi Speech in the Virginia Convention. Updated: October 2013. Historical Context . In the spring of 1775, although many suspected an attack by the British, delegates from the state of Virginia could not agree whether going to war with Great Britain was the correct course of action or not. After the anti-war crowd spoke, Patrick Henry stood up and gave a rousing speech that convinced the listeners war was the correct option. . 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.”. Take out a piece of loose leaf and get ready to do a practice quiz about rhetorical devices!. Rhetorical Device Test #2:. Next week . Wednesday. One retake will be available. It will be optional, after school, and there will be more remediation required. You get the score you get.. 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. 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.”. Rhetoric. is a . technique of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form.. A . rhetorical device . is a use of language that is intended to have an effect on its audience, such as to persuade or evoke an emotion. . 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. To the victors go the spoils!. (. hehehe. that’s an anastrophe). Rules. Each group must send up one challenger per question.. You must take turns; one person cannot come up more often than the rest of the group.. of . language . intended to have an effect on its audience..  . Rhetorical Device 1. Analyze the following sentences. : . Identify the common pattern (rhetorical device) and . explain the effect it creates for each sentence..