page 1 warm-up there is a set of cards on your desk. look through the cards with your group. after...
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Warm-Up• There is a set of cards on your desk.
Look through the cards with your group.
• After reading each card, determine where the term should be placed. Familiar
Somewhat Familiar
Unfamiliar
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Introductionto Rhetoric
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Why study rhetoric? •Rhetoric is the language of persuasion. •One word changes EVERYTHING!!
•Words can be manipulated and used to our advantage, and writing is a series of manipulated patterns.
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Rhetorical Devices
• FOUR main rhetorical devices:– Diction: Diction: word choice– Syntax: Syntax: how sentences are put
together– Tone: Tone: implied attitude; how the
author “says” things – Imagery: Imagery: appeals to the five senses
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Our Goal • The term “rhetoric” should
become part of your vocabulary.
• You should be able to discuss rhetoric and rhetorical devices fluently in class.
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Diction
• Diction should be purposeful. One word can change everything!
• Think about the intended effect when deciding on appropriate word choice.
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Syntax • The way sentences are put together
creates an intended effect. As a reader, you should notice the length of sentences.
• Power comes with brevity. • Short sentences pack a “punch”, while
long sentences provide detail.
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Tone • The way something is “said” or
implied
• Tone is created through the use of other rhetorical devices.
• Diction, syntax, and imagery help illustrate the author’s attitude toward his or her subject.
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Imagery • Appeals to the five senses
• Can be in the form of figurative language
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Grammar and Punctuation• Grammar is a set of rules that
governs a language and helps people learn that language easily.
• Punctuation is a part of grammar. It tells us when to pause and what to emphasize when reading.
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Quick Syntax Lesson • Refresher: Syntax is the way that
sentences are put together.
• Two common examples of sentence construction for effect are:
•Asyndeton •Polysyndeton
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Asyndeton• no coordinating conjunctions• Forces the reader to read the
sentence quickly
• My mom walked in with a list and said clean your room, pick up the laundry, feed the dogs, water the lawn, set the table.
ACTIONACTION
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Polysyndeton• Use of repeated coordinating conjunctions in
place of commas• Forces the reader to read more slowly so that
they have to take in all of the information
• My mom walked in with a list and said clean your room and pick up the laundry and feed the dogs and water the lawn and set the table.
PAUSE PAUSE
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