Analyzing Rhetorical Devices

What is an allusion?

• It is the art of persuasion.

• The repetition words at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.

• Placing contrasting words or ideas side-by-side within parallel structure.

• An indirect reference to a person, place, or event.

What is a rhetorical question?

• a question that is asked in order to make a point rather than to elicit an answer

• a question that is asked then immediately answered

What is hypophora?

• a question that is asked in order to make a point rather than to elicit an answer

• a question that is asked then immediately answered

The repetition of the first word or phrase in successive clauses is called ______.

The contrast of ideas or words placed within parallel structure is called ____.

What Greek philosopher discussed the theorem that there are three means of persuasion in the 4th century BC?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Pythagoras

What is ethos?

• an appeal to logic and reason

• an appeal to emotion

• an appeal to credibility

What is logos?

• an appeal to logic and reason

• an appeal to emotion

• an appeal to credibility

What is pathos?

• an appeal to logic and reason

• an appeal to emotion

• an appeal to credibility

What are some strategies for analyzing the speaker's tone in a rhetorical analysis?

• Examining the choice of words and language used, considering the speaker's attitude and emotions conveyed, evaluating the use of rhetorical devices and techniques, and analyzing the overall message and purpose of the speech or text.

• Focusing on the speaker's physical appearance and body language

• Ignoring the choice of words and language used

• Analyzing the speaker's personal background and experiences