Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

The art of speaking or writing (communicating) effectively

Similar presentations


Presentation on theme: "The art of speaking or writing (communicating) effectively"— Presentation transcript:

1 The art of speaking or writing (communicating) effectively
RHETORIC The art of speaking or writing (communicating) effectively

2 Analyzing Literature Plot Sequence (what happens next?)
Literary Elements Irony Symbolism Etc. Theme/Central Idea: Message/Moral/Life Lesson

3 Digging Deeper… Who is the SPEAKER? Intended/Target Audience?
Subject/Topic? Objective/Purpose? Methods/Devices/Techniques/ Strategies?

4 What is a RHETORICAL DEVICE?
Question: What is a RHETORICAL DEVICE?

5 To Simplify… A Rhetorical Device is a TOOL an author/speaker uses to convey a point/message.

6 Rhetorical Devices/Terms:
Repetition Juxtaposition Anecdote Euphemism Antithesis Colloquialism Repetition Jargon Hyperbole Rhetorical Question DICTION > TONE > MOOD

7 Hmmmm…. What is the difference between a literary term/element and a rhetorical device?

8 Your Task: Read Mark Twain’s Advice to Youth
Working individually, Identify the following: Speaker/Author Target Audience Topic/Subject Objective/Purpose RHETORICAL DEVICES USED Working in groups of two/three, combine your findings into a one-paragraph essay that specifically analyzes HOW Twain effectively conveys his message.


Download ppt "The art of speaking or writing (communicating) effectively"

Similar presentations


Ads by Google