Deck #4 Flashcards
Definition: Rhetoric
the art of effective communication
Definition: Rhetorical Question
question not asked for information but for effect
Definition: Aristotle’s Rhetorical Triangle
the relationships in a piece of writing or a speech among the speaker/writer, the event(s) or experiences that inspired the subject (exigence), the audience, the message, the author’s purpose, and the appeals, tools, and techniques used to achieve that purpose. Context (history, environment, background information, culture) surround and influence every part of the triangle.
Example: Rhetorical Question
“Are you kidding me?”
Example: Romanticism
Frankenstein- a focus on emotion, nature, and a condemnation of the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution
Impact: Rhetorical Question
makes the audience think and engage with the topic without expecting an answer. It can emphasize a point, create curiosity, or persuade the listener.
Definition: Romanticism
art or literature characterized by an idealistic, perhaps unrealistic view of people and the world, and an emphasis on nature
Definition: Sarcasm
A generally bitter comment that is ironically or satirically worded
Example: Sarcasm
“they’re really on top of things” to describe a group of people who are very disorganized
Impact: Sarcasm
can add humor, mock, or emphasize a point. It can make communication more engaging but may also cause confusion or offense if misunderstood.
Definition: Satire
A work that reveals a critical attitude toward some element of life to a humorous effect
Impact: Satire
highlights flaws or issues in society, politics, or individuals using humor, irony, or exaggeration. It can entertain, criticize, and inspire change
Definition: Sentence
A group of words, including subject and verb, that expresses a complete thought.
Example: Satire
The Simpsons- uses satire to humorously exaggerate current trends and issues
Definition: Appositive
A word or group of words placed beside a noun or noun substitute to supplement its meaning
Impact: Appositive
adds extra information about a noun, making writing clearer and more detailed. It helps provide context or description.
Definition: Balanced sentence
A sentence in which two parallel elements are set off against each other like equal weights on a scale
Example: Appositive
“My dog, Sophie, loves eating pizza crust.”
Definition: Clause
A grammatical unit that contains both a subject and a verb
Example: Balanced sentence
“She loves reading books, and he enjoys writing stories.”
Impact: Balanced sentence
creates rhythm and clarity, making ideas easier to understand and more impact. It can also emphasize contrast or parallel ideas effectively.
Definition: Compound sentence
Contains at least two independent clauses but no dependent clauses.
Example: Compound sentence
“I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.”
Example: Complex sentence
“Although it was raining, I decided to go for a run.”
