1. Unit 4: The Power of Language
Part 3: The rhetoric Puzzle
Day 2: April 18, 2017

2. starter In LN, address the following prompt.
What are the components of Powerful language? What characteristics are common in speeches or passages of text that have an emotional impact on the audience? Include at least one example of text that is emotionally powerful.

3. homework Read independently.
Answer question from dok calendar in journal.
Review notes.
Memorize terms and definitions.
Reading scrapbook due May 4, 2017.

4. quiz Clear desk for quiz.
Do not mark quiz. Mark answers only on scantron. Enter last name first on scantron.
Use cover sheet to protect answers

5. what literary techniques are most important in powerful language used in stories, poems and speeches?
 What is literal language?  What is figurative language?  What is the purpose of each?  What makes figurative language powerful?  What audiences do we target when we use figurative language?  If one says, “Joe is a turtle,” what do you take that to mean? How do you know you are right?

6. What is rhetoric?
Rhetoric can be described as the art of effective and skillful speaking or writing.
Rhetoric uses many techniques that include the use of figurative language to present a point, to persuade, or to create great impact on the reader or the audience.
Some may call it “a command of the language” or “skillful oratory”.
Rhetoric is designed to have a persuasive, inspirational, or impressive effect on its audience.

7. What is a rhetorical question?
A rhetorical question is a question that is asked just for effect or to lay emphasis on some point that has been discussed.
NO real answer is expected.
A rhetorical question may have an obvious answer but the questioner asks rhetorical questions to lay emphasis on a point being made.
A rhetorical question is used for style or as an impressive persuasive device.
Examples of Rhetorical Questions:
Question with obvious answer - Do you want to be a success in this world?
Question with no obvious answer – What is the meaning of life? What is the matter with kids today?

8. Kairos is the opportune and decisive moment to take action.
Adapted from Robert Scholes
Rhetorical Triangle
As the speaker I am convincing my audience of my credibility. I am a fair and unbiased speaker, using correct speech overall to show that I am worth listening to!
The message that I am delivering is very logical, citing facts and statistics where appropriate. The message may even cite certain authorities on the subject. The message is definitely making logical arguments.
KAIROS
Kairos refers to the opportune time when conditions are right for the accomplishment of a crucial action.
Kairos is the opportune and decisive moment to take action.
The audience is emotionally touched by the words used. These words may invoke sympathy in the audience, draw pity or even sometimes inspire anger! The purpose of the words may be to prompt action by the audience.

9. Powerful speech
Listen to the speech given by president franklin Delano Roosevelt to congress on December 8, 1941, the day after the attack on pearl harbor.
What makes this speech powerful?
Identify the characteristics of the rhetorical triangle as related to this speech. (Record in ln)

10. Vocabulary check
Over the course of the last two days (Unit 4 part 3) the powerpoint has included several terms and definitions. Check your notes carefully, and define the following terms in ln if they are not already defined there.
Ethos hyperbole rhetoric
Pathos metaphor rhetorical question
Logos simile figurative language
Kairos personification oratory