2.5.3 - Using Rhetorical Devices and Persuasive Language
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Practice Questions
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What is alliteration? Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Focus on the repetition of sounds at the start of words.
What does pathos refer to in persuasive language?
💡 Hint: Think about how feelings connect to persuasion.
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What would be an example of alliteration?
💡 Hint: Look for repeating sounds at the beginning of words.
True or False: Logos refers to emotional appeals in persuasion.
💡 Hint: Think about the functions of each term.
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Challenge Problems
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Prepare a short persuasive speech on a topic of your choice using at least three rhetorical devices discussed in this section. Analyze the impact of each device used.
💡 Hint: Focus on how imagery, emotional connection, and logical reasoning play roles in your speech.
Evaluate a famous speech. Identify the rhetorical techniques used and explain their effectiveness in persuading the audience.
💡 Hint: Consider how each device contributed to the overall persuasive effect of the speech.
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