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Rhetorical Terms Practice Questions

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English
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Figures of speech
Rhetorical techniques
rhetoric
Censorship
Connotation
Euphemism
Chiasmus
Diacope
Denotation
Asyndeton
Simile

In Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, Jonathan Edwards descrives our corrupt state as flawed humans and warns of the horrors of going to hell in hopes ohaving people change their ways. This was an example of a ... homily expletive denotation diacope 2. Hyperbole, irony, similes, metaphors, personification are all classified as? genre expletives euphemisms figures of speech 3. The cell was hard; the bars, the walls, the bunk. didactic hypophora enumeratio denotation 4 Romance, horror, and science fiction are all examples of? generic conventions figures of speech homily genre 5. ?The answer is simple, you see, if you only look,? said Holmes to Watson. This is an example of ? homily exposition diacope expletive

Rhetorical terms and vocab

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Critical Thinking
rhetoric
Arguments
Reasoning
Narratology
Figure of speech
fallacy
Beg a question
Non sequitur
Deductive reasoning
Premise
Reason

Rhetorical Terms?Language devices 1. synecdoche - a figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part, the special for the general or the general for the special, as in ten sail for ten ships or a Croesus for a rich man. 2. colloquial ? adj. characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal. 3. litotes ? noun understatement, especially that in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary, as in ?not bad at all.?.

APUSH thesis

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US History
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Manifest Destiny
Advanced Placement United States History
essay
Question

How To Write an A.P. U.S. History Thesis Statement What is a thesis? A thesis statement is the position a student is going to take, the argument that is going to be made. It is therefore the answer to the question being asked. What is not a thesis? The thesis statement is not a fact; it is an informed interpretation of the facts. Neither is the thesis/argument just an opinion. Instead, the thesis is the reasoned judgment of the student. Don?t understand the prompt? Thesis will not be good = essay flops Don?t feel like answering the prompt? JUST DO IT! Answering the prompt will ensure a fair score Answering the prompt with good/great theses/arguments ensures a much higher score The Importance of Understanding the Prompt

Everything's An Argument analysis

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Economics
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Argument
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rhetoric
Parameter
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Argumentation theory
Existence of God

Christian Boujaoude August 24, 2014 AP Composition Everything?s An Argument Chapter 1 There are so many gestures, activities, and images that we take for granted everyday that could potentially cause an argument An argument can be anything that expresses a point of view, whether blunt and aggressive or more subtle Some arguments are aimed to be won, but some are for mutual regard and exploration Point of argument- to use evidence and reason to discover some version of the truth Aim of persuasion- to change a point of view or to move others from conviction to action Rogerian Argument-based on approaching audiences in nonthreatening ways and on finding common ground and establishing trust among those who disagree about issues Informative Arguments- Obama ?08

Gruber Word List 8

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Property law
Circumlocution
rhetoric
Climacteric
Chafe
Satiate
Personal property
Medicine

cede?to give up one?s rights to (something); to transfer ownership of celerity?speed celestial?heavenly celibate?unmarried censure?to blame or criticize cerebration?thought; thinking cessation?stopping cession?the giving up (of something) to another chafe?to rub for warmth; to irritate chaff?husks of grain; anything worthless chagrin?embarrassment chaotic?totally disorderly charlatan?imposter; quack chary?watchful chaste?pure chastise?to punish chattel?personal property chauvinism?fanatical patriotism or partisanship checkered?characterized by diverse experiences chicanery?trickery or deception chide?to rebuke chimerical?imaginary choleric?quick-tempered chronic?long-lasting or perpetual

AP English 3 Analysis Essay Practice

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Human Interest

Chris Manguno AP English III May 4, 2014 1st Period Throughout his essay, Rodriguez uses personal anecdote, rhetorical questions, personification, and paradoxes to convey his point swiftly and effectively to his readers. Rodriguez also appeals to his reader?s sense of emotion and morals which gain their hearts effectively. Through rhetorical strategies and persuasion alike, Rodriguez hopes to win the not only the heard of his readers but their mind as well.

AP Lang Handbook

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Advanced Placement English Language and Composition
Critical Thinking
Narratology
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rhetoric
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SAT
Deconstruction

The Hodgenator?s AP Language and Composition Handbook Please Note: This handbook is NOT to leave the classroom. If you wish to have your own copy, you may print it from the class website, Facebook, or Edmodo. If these are not an option for you and really want your own copy, please see Ms. Hodgens privately. Tone and Attitude Words Positive Tone/Attitude Words Amiable Consoling Friendly Playful Amused Content Happy Pleasant Appreciative Dreamy Hopeful Proud Authoritative Ecstatic Impassioned Relaxed Benevolent Elated Jovial Reverent Brave Elevated Joyful Romantic Calm Encouraging Jubilant Soothing Cheerful Energetic Lighthearted Surprised Cheery Enthusiastic Loving Sweet Compassionate Excited Optimistic Sympathetic

ch_7_cause_and_effect_explaining_why.pdf

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Marco Ponce Version 1 Year ?06-?07 CH 7 Argument: Convincing Others 9 In writing, argument stands as a paper; grounded on logical, structured evidence, that attempts to convince the reader to accept an opinion, take some action, or do both. It is also a process during which you explore an issue fully, considering different perspectives, assumptions, reasons, and evidence to reach your own informed position. 9 Arguments don?t always involve conflicts. Some simply support a previously established decision or course of action. Others try to establish some common ground. 9 When you write an argument, you don?t simply sit down and dash off your views as though they came prefabricated. Instead, argument represents an opportunity to think

ch_2_strategies_for_successful_reading.pdf

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Advanced Placement English Language and Composition
Five paragraph essay

Marco Ponce Version 1 Year ?06-?07 CH 2 ? Strategies for Successful Reading When you are presented with a literary work and are asked for an analysis: ? Knowledge and experience help assess events, ideas, and conclusions. ? Consider how the various parts of the writing fit together. ? Try to anticipate the direction the writing will take. - but don?t take a biased view either, for this can be problematic and lead you towards creating an erroneous analysis. 2.1 A first reading A. Orient yourself to the background of the essay 1. Be on the lookout for credibility and source B. Use the title as a clue 1. Some signal the writer?s primary strategy (comparison, definition, argument) C. Skim to get the gist of the article

Rhetorics

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rhetoric
religion
Christian theology
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logos
pathos
ethos
Jesus
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Simran Ghooi Within acclaimed writers and speakers such as Jesus, Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X and John Edwards we see a major use of the appeals, logos ethos and pathos, present throughout their most popular pieces. Any good speaker would appeal to all three of these things and the four authors do exactly that. They all predominantly capture an essence of both and pathos and logos, and lack a bit in ethos.

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