02/01/12Bell ringer:

When you hear the words literary elements/rhetorical devices, what comes to mind?

What literary elements/rhetorical devices do you know of?

What, if anything, do you know about them?

Mr. SandersSpeech 204

Rhetorical Devices (Day 1)

ParallelismArranging sentences so that words and

phrases echo each other in length and structure.

“In these four years we have been touched by tragedy, exhilarated by challenge, strengthened by achievement.” – Bill Clinton

Antithesis

Contrast of ideas

“My only love sprung from my only hate.” – Romeo and Juliet

Rhetorical QuestionsAsking a question to make a point, but NOT

expecting an answer.

Good – “What do suspenders, fake moustaches, and monkey’s wearing parachutes all have in common? Mr. Sanders!”

Bad – “Have you ever thought about stuff?”

Help me create examples!

Help me create examples!Parallelism –

Antithesis –

Rhetorical question –

Create new examples with a partner of…Parallelism

Antithesis –

Rhetorical question –

Parenthesis (Interrupting for Emphasis) – to emphasize or

clarify the point speakers are attempting to make

“We cannot, we will not, succumb to the dark impulses that lurk in the far regions of the soul everywhere.” – Bill Clinton

RepetitionRepeat a sound, word, phrase, or idea.

“I have a dream!”-Dr. King

AlliterationRepetition of

consonant sounds

Ex: Billy Bob bought baked bread

AssonanceRepetition of the

same vowel sound

Ex: My prized possession I hold to the highest standard. It ignites the spark of possibilities in your eyes.

Help me create examples!!!Parenthesis –

Repetition –

Alliteration

Assonance –

Review your notes!

Create new examples with a partner of…Parenthesis –

Repetition –

Alliteration –

Assonance –

Create your own examples / Questions

Use this time now to create your own examples of all seven new rhetorical devices.

I will also answer any individual questions.