Rhetorical Devices & Appeals

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What is a rhetorical device?

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A rhetorical device is a technique used by speakers or writers to persuade, inform, or evoke emotions in their audience.

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CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

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What is charged language?

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Charged language refers to words that are emotionally powerful and can evoke strong feelings in the audience.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

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What is repetition in rhetoric?

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Repetition is a rhetorical device that involves using the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a point.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

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What is parallelism in rhetoric?

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Parallelism is a rhetorical device that involves using similar grammatical structures in a series of phrases or sentences to create rhythm and emphasize related ideas.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a rhetorical device that makes a comparison between two different subjects that share some similarities.

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CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.6.5B

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What is the purpose of using charged language?

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The purpose of using charged language is to evoke strong emotions and create a more impactful message.

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CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.3A

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How does repetition enhance a message?

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Repetition enhances a message by reinforcing key ideas and making them more memorable for the audience.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

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What effect does parallelism have on writing or speech?

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Parallelism creates rhythm, emphasizes related ideas, and makes the message more persuasive and engaging.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

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What is the role of analogy in persuasion?

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Analogy helps clarify complex ideas by relating them to familiar concepts, making the argument more relatable and understandable.

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CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is ethos in rhetorical appeals?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character, convincing the audience of the speaker's trustworthiness.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5