English 8 Semester 2 Unit 2-2 Rhetoric

English 8 Semester 2 Unit 2-2 Rhetoric

​2-1 Due Date Quiz 2/17 Discuss 2/23

2-2 Due Date Quiz 3/01 Practice 3/06

2-3 Due Date Quiz 3/09 Discuss 3/15

2.4.2 CST Due Date 3/20

​2.2 Objectives

• Define rhetoric and identify rhetorical devices, including figurative language.

• Identify different rhetorical appeals, including logos, ethos, and pathos.​

​What is Rhetoric?

2.2.1 pg. 1

Rhetoric is language meant to persuade an audience.

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We see it used in conversations, advertisements, politics and on social media.... just to name a few places.​

​Rhetorical Triangle 2.2.1 pg. 3

​Pathos at its best!

Multiple Choice

The Writer's Credibility - the writer provides evidence to the audience that he is credible (believable/trustworthy) and knowledgeable about the subject matter

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Multiple Choice

"4 out of 5 people want to see the new Avengers movie."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Multiple Choice

"When I was your age there were no video games to play, so we had to go outside and play. Kids were much more physically fit because of this."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Multiple Choice

"Where would we be without this tradition? Ever since our forefathers landed at Plymouth Rock, we’ve celebrated Thanksgiving without fail, making more than cherished recipes. We’ve made memories."

• logos
• ethos
• pathos

​Analogy 2.2.1 pg. 9

​One of the most common rhetorical devices is analogy. An analogy is a comparison between two unlike things. By showing a connection between the two things, the analogy can persuade audiences to understand those things the way the author or speaker does. Here are two examples.

​Juxtaposition 2.2.1 pg. 10

When you juxtapose things, you place them side by side. This makes the things seem related — whether they are or not. Here's an example:

This used to be a quiet town, but then along came the motorcycles, speedboats, and college students.

In this example, the author suggests that college students make just as much noise as motorcycles and speedboats. The author doesn't state it directly but simply juxtaposes these three things.​

​Zeugma/Antithesis pg. 11

​Zeugma--- applies the same word to two ideas to show an unexpected relationship between them. "Come to New York, where you can find fortune and yourself."

Antithesis---​ words a sentence in a way that shows how two ideas are directly opposed. "The higher the taxes, the lower the wealth."

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Multiple Choice

Example: "There is darkness and light within all of us."

• metaphor
• allusion
• juxtaposition
• alliteration

Multiple Choice

Which of these isn't an example of zeugma?

• I have lost my keys and my mind.

• John lost his coat and his temper.

• You are beautiful both inside and out.

• What are you talking about? All of those are examples!

Multiple Choice

As the butterfly emerges from its cocoon, so must you leave your comfort zone and experience the wider world.

• juxtaposition

• analogy

• rhetorical sentence

Multiple Select

Many are called, but few are chosen.

• Apostrophe

• Antithesis

• Personification

• Hyperbole

​Figurative Language pg. 12

Metaphors

Similes

Personification

Allusion

Hyperbole and Understatement

CAN BE RHETORICAL TOO!!!!​

​2.2.4 Read

​This reading assignment isn't really a reading assignment. You are going to watch two videos. They are political ads. (They're also not real... they were created for this course.)

As you read them, keep an eye out for the elements of rhetoric you've been studying. What strategies do the candidates use to get you on their side?

The Reading Guide could be very helpful.... your Written assignment is about these 2 videos.

​2.2.5 Practice

​The two political ads you just explored show some tricky uses of rhetoric that politicians may rely on to persuade you. In this assignment, you will analyze the two ads and answer a series of questions about the rhetorical appeals and the rhetorical devices the ads use.

There are 7 questions. Answer them thoroughly, making sure you answer all parts of each question. Offer explanation for your answers.

The textbook pages are very helpful with perspective, bias, rhetorical devices, figurative language etc.

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