Exploring Rhetorical Devices in Frederick Douglass

Miss Booth introduces rhetoric and rhetorical devices, emphasizing their role in effective communication and persuasion. The lesson explores ethos, pathos, and logos, using Frederick Douglass's narrative as a case study. Various rhetorical devices like simile, irony, repetition, parallelism, anecdote, metaphor, and imagery are discussed, with examples from Douglass's work illustrating their impact. The lesson concludes with a call to continue exploring these concepts in English class.

What is the primary purpose of using rhetorical devices in writing or speaking?

• To persuade the audience

• To make the text longer

• To confuse the audience

• To reduce the importance of the topic

Which of the following best describes 'ethos'?

• An appeal to logic

• An appeal to emotions

• An appeal to credibility

• An appeal to humor

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does Frederick Douglass use 'pathos' in his narrative?

• By establishing his credibility

• By creating empathy from his readers

• By providing logical arguments

• By using humor

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a simile?

• A logical argument

• An exaggerated statement

• A direct statement

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which type of irony involves a contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs?

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• Cosmic irony

• Dramatic irony

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the purpose of using repetition in writing?

• To emphasize a point

• To add humor

• To make the text shorter

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which rhetorical device involves balancing the weight and structure of words and phrases?

• Simile

• Anecdote

• Irony

• Parallelism

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is an anecdote?

• A figure of speech

• A logical argument

• A short and amusing story

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does Douglass use metaphors in his narrative?

• To provide logical arguments

• To emphasize the brutality of slavery

• To create humor

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is imagery?

• A humorous anecdote

• Visually descriptive or figurative language

• A direct statement

• A logical argument

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3