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NB#21 - Figures of Speech [Link to Slides]
SOAPSTone Analysis Strategy
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Aristotle's Persuasive Appeals: Logos, Pathos, Ethos
Videos:
• What Aristotle and Joshua Bell can teach us about persuasion | TED-Ed
• Pathos, Logos, Ethos in advertising | Matt Rosenau
Rhetorical Analysis "Chunks"• Write a 2 to 5 sentence analysis modeled after the sentence patterns below.
• Your sentences should:
a) identify the rhetorical element
b) quote 1 or more examples
c) explain how it strengthens or weakens the message
Rhetorical Analysis Sentence Patterns
The author’s use of adjective diction, such as “example,” “example,” and “example,” creates a adjective tone. It strengthens/weakens the message of the text by ____.
The text includes a pattern of adjective word choices, which strengthens/weakens the message of the text by ____. Examples include “example” and “example.”
The effect of the author’s use of figure/device/syntax is ______ which strengthens/weakens the argument by ____. For example, “example” suggests that _____.
An example of the author’s use of a(n) logos, pathos, ethos argument is when he/she says, “example.” It is logos, pathos, ethos because ____. It strengthens/weakens the message by ____.
A adjective tone is created by the author’s use of figure/device/word choice , for example “example” and “example.” It strengthens/weakens the message of the text by ____.
While the repeated use of antithesis in the text acknowledges the ambiguity of the circumstance, it leaves the reader with the impression that the writer has no realistic solutions to the problem. For example, when she says, “example” it suggests _____.
Example:
The effect of MLK’s use of anaphora in his “I Have a Dream” speech creates a dramatic and optimistic momentum that fills the audience with hope that we can create a world where all people are treated with dignity and respect. [Anaphora examples and analysis would follow.]
Links to PSAs
The Ad Council YouTube channel has hundreds of PSAs
Choose Your Own Op-Ed/Column to Analyze
1. Browse through recent Op-Ed articles. (Links below.) You are welcome to choose an article from a different publication. Just make sure it is an opinion piece.
2. Choose and print the article.
3. Analyze/Annotate the article as follows:
a) “Chunk” the text, drawing a line between sections. Write a note about purpose of each chunk.
b) Take note of persuasive appeals (logos, pathos, ethos), reasoning, figures of speech, diction, tone, strong/weak parts.
c) Do a SOAPSTone analysis, either on the article or on a separate document
Recent Opinion Articles
Browse the New York Times Op-Ed Page
Here are links to some selected NYTimes op-ed articles that might interest you:
The Eternal Appeal of the Underdog link
Here are links to some selected LATimes op-ed articles that might interest you:
Browse Leonard Pitts Jr Columns
Older, but still relevant, Opinion Articles from the New York Times
An Easier Way to Fight Bullying? 3/3/15
New research suggests that bystanders may be more willing to intervene in bullying situations if they can do so without confronting the bully directly.
How We Learned to Kill 2/27/15
In the madness of war, I saw that taking a life could be banal.
Love, Actually 2/7/14
Teaching Generation Y the Basics of a Strong Relationship
Why Nutrition Is So Confusing 2/9/14
We haven’t done the studies that would clarify what it takes to be lean and healthy.
Where Is My Family on TV? 2/9/14
Mixed-race families are absent from our screens.
What Drives Success? 1/26/14
Culture pushes some groups to achieve. We can learn from them.
The 'How Are You?' Culture Clash 1/20/14
Americans are “fine.” Ask a Russian, and you’ll get much more: the truth.
In Praise of (Offline) Slow Reading 1/4/14
Reading books is an important part of coming to know who we are.
Browse the New York Times Op-Ed Page
Here are links to some selected NYTimes op-ed articles that might interest you:
The Eternal Appeal of the Underdog link
The Shame Culture link
Browse the Los Angeles Times Op-Ed PageHere are links to some selected LATimes op-ed articles that might interest you:
Trump isn't the only one at fault for the violence at his rallies link
Why a 'smoking age' of 21 is a bad idea link
The 'war on terror' isn't working link
Browse Leonard Pitts Jr Columns
Older, but still relevant, Opinion Articles from the New York Times
An Easier Way to Fight Bullying? 3/3/15
New research suggests that bystanders may be more willing to intervene in bullying situations if they can do so without confronting the bully directly.
How We Learned to Kill 2/27/15
In the madness of war, I saw that taking a life could be banal.
Love, Actually 2/7/14
Teaching Generation Y the Basics of a Strong Relationship
Why Nutrition Is So Confusing 2/9/14
We haven’t done the studies that would clarify what it takes to be lean and healthy.
Where Is My Family on TV? 2/9/14
Mixed-race families are absent from our screens.
What Drives Success? 1/26/14
Culture pushes some groups to achieve. We can learn from them.
The 'How Are You?' Culture Clash 1/20/14
Americans are “fine.” Ask a Russian, and you’ll get much more: the truth.
In Praise of (Offline) Slow Reading 1/4/14
Reading books is an important part of coming to know who we are.
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