Rhetorical Strategies Flashcards

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A set of flashcards that give both examples and definitions to help students memorize common rhetorical strategies
Brenda Taulbee
Flashcards by Brenda Taulbee, updated more than 1 year ago
Brenda Taulbee
Created by Brenda Taulbee about 6 years ago
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Author uses a quote from an expert or celebrity Authorities/Big Names
"According to Oprah Winfrey..." Authorities/Big Names
"In a recent study by Dr. Kloss, an expert in his field..." Authorities/Big Names
Analyzes why something happens and describes consequences of the string of events Cause & Effect Analysis
"Because Disney movies associate feminine speech with mitigated directives, girls believe they're supposed to be soft, gentle, and powerless" Cause & Effect Analysis
Increased meat consumption in the United States is the leading cause of global warming. Cause & Effect Analysis
Hidden assumptions, beliefs and ideologies, often unconscious, that groups of people hold in common Commonplace
Discusses similarities and differences Compare & Contrast
Immigrants are drawn to America because it's the greatest nation in the world. Commonplace Assumption: a shared definition of what it means for a nation to be the "greatest" Assumption: all immigrants?
"While cats and dogs may not seem very similar, there is actually quite a bit of overlap in their care regimen" Compare & Contrast
"Though one is a weapon and one a mode of transportation, we would benefit from guns being regulated in a manner similar to cars" Compare & Contrast
How an author defines a certain word with a particular audience in mind. Definition
In recent years, graphic novels have entered the realm of serious literature. Definition
Though frowned upon by college administrations, plagiarism can actually be a lawful act of civil disobedience Definition
Details sensory perception of a person, place, or thing Description
"Many parents have stories of a girl who insisted on rocking a toy train to sleep, or a boy who pushed a doll along the floor" Description
"Pouring over those yellowing pages of archival newsprint..." Description
Provides examples or cases in point Exemplification
"[This applicant] was the leader /president/editor/captain/lead actress in every activity in her school..." Exemplification Claim: even exceptional female students are having difficulty with admission to college
"And so, at age 53... Mr. Kearney took an unexpected detour from the delivery route... to the classroom" Exemplification Claim: More and more baby boomers are returning to community college
Divides a whole into parts or sorts related items into categories Division & Classification
While we can't determine the best movie of all time ever, it's arguable that Heathers is the greatest of the classic 80s films Division & Classification
An author's attempt to build a personal connection with their audience Identification
"As a parent of young boys myself, I understand the challenges of raising emotionally open sons" Identification
"As a fellow cat lover, I'm sure I don't have to explain to you how cats are superior to dogs" Identification
Language about language Metadiscourse
"In this article, I'm going to show you how my argument is relevant to every day life" Metadiscourse
Comparing two parallel terms or situations in which the traits of one are argued to be the traits of the other. Analogy
Assigning the characteristics of one thing to another thing Metaphor/Simile
Life is like a race, the strongest competitor will always win Analogy
The ship was a beacon of hope Metaphor/Simile
A sword is to a warrior as the pen is to a writer Analogy
Disney movies are widely circulated cultural artifacts Definition
She's as innocent as an angel Simile
Undercover police are wolves in sheep's clothing Metaphor
Recounts an event Narration
"A few days ago I watched my daughter Madalyn open a thin envelope from one of the five colleges to which she had applied..." Narration
"For 16 years, Russell Kearney awoke at 1:30am to hoist boxed of Wonderbread and Hostess cakes onto a truck and deliver them along a 120-mile route through eastern North Carolina" Narration
Anticipating the opposition's best argument and addressing it in advance Prolepsis/Rebuttals
"Parents don't need to eradicate all stereotypical gender play, but..." Prolepsis/Rebuttals
Of course, representation of various races, ethnicities and genders has improved over the last several decades. However, "better" is not good enough. Prolepsis/Rebuttal
A question designed to have one correct answer Rhetorical question
You wouldn't want your daughters to internalize the message that they're supposed to be passive, powerless, and dependent, would you? Rhetorical Question
If your friends jumped off a bridge, would you jump too? Rhetorical Question
It may be legal, but is it right? Transitional Question
A question that leads the reader to a new area or idea of the argument Transitional Question
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