Rhetorical Devices
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Hediyah Al-Amin
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Techniques writers use to enhance their arguments and communicate more effectively.
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statements that are too broad and often include words such as all, everyone, every time, anything, no one, and none.
Sweeping generalizations
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Addressing readers using the pronouns you or yourself
Direct Address
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questions that do not need an answer
Rhetorical Questions
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uses words with strong positive or negative connotations (meanings) to influence a reader or listener.
Loaded language
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Multiple Choice
Direct address means...
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Which of the following is NOT a type of rhetorical device?
Argument essay
rhetorical question
loaded language
sweeping generalization
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Multiple Choice
What is a sweeping generalization?
A statement that considers all variables and exceptions.
Applies a broad rule to a situation without considering all the variables involved.
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Which of the following is an example of direct address?
Imagine yourself as an astronaut.
Space exploration is important.
Mars has a lot of radiation.
The robots landed on Mars.
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Multiple Choice
What is a rhetorical question?
A question asked to make a point, rather than to elicit an answer
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Multiple Choice
Which is an example of a rhetorical question?
What is your name?
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What is loaded language?
Language that is intended to entertain using humorous words
Language that persuades by using emotional words
Language that is intended to confuse by using complex words
Language that is intended to inform and educate.
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Which is NOT example of loaded language?
Space exploration is an "important priority"
Outer space is "fun".
We must go forward "fully embracing" space exploration.
Mining on the moon would be "incredibly beneficial"
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Why do we use rhetorical devices?
To enhance the argument and persuade the audience
Techniques writers use to enhance their arguments and communicate more effectively.
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