PPT-Rhetorical Analogies

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 . What is an Analogy?. An analogy is a type of word problem that often appears on standardized tests. It is made up of two word pairs, like this:. GRACEFUL : CLUMSY :: late : ___________. The symbol ( : ) means "is to" and the symbol ( : : ) means "as." . “Genius is the capacity to . see . ten things . where the ordinary man sees one.” – . Erza. Pound. What is an analogy?. An analogy is a type of word problem that consists of two word pairs. . To solve the analogy you must find a word that correctly completes the second pair. . Jaime Francisquez. Rhetorical Analogies. Comparison of two things or a likening of one thing to another in order to make one of them appear better or worse than it might be. Different: Substitute for arguments, include both metaphors & similes, includes comparisons, and the comparisons can be problematic. Bell Ringer. In your notebook, write the question, letter, and . answer to the following question:. Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, . best. fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole. . 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.. 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. . -. Make comparisons between seemingly unrelated items.. *The similarity between the items is based on the relationship being compared, not. . the items themselves.. a. . fish swims; . a bird _____. 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. . What is an Analogies. An analogy compares two pairs of words that are related in the same way.. Analogies test your ability to:. Recognize the relationship between the words in a word pair. Recognize when two word pairs display equal relationships . Jaime Francisquez. Rhetorical Analogies. Comparison of two things or a likening of one thing to another in order to make one of them appear better or worse than it might be. Different: Substitute for arguments, include both metaphors & similes, includes comparisons, and the comparisons can be problematic. Date:. . Sept. 6. th. -7. th. . Goal. : . L.7.5.. To use . the relationship between . analogies . to . improve your reading comprehension and writing.. A definition…. An analogy is a comparison between two things, and the comparison is used to determine the relationship between different sets of things.. Goal: . L. 8.5.. To use word relationships to improve reading comprehension and writing.. Word Analogies. Analogies develop logic.. Analyze two words and identify the . relationship. between them.. Find another pair of words that has the . Ex. . Dog. is to . puppy. . as . cat . . is to . kitten. . (. a young dog is a puppy, just like a young cat is a kitten). . scissors : cut :: broom : ___________. clean . b. dust c. sweep d. dirty . Parts Per Million (ppm) 1 milligram/kilogram (mg/kg) = 1 ppm 1 milligram/liter (mg/l) = 1 ppm 1 microgram/gram (µg/g) = 1 ppm 0.0001 % = 1 ppm 1 ppm Analogies 1 inch in 16 miles 1 minute