02/01/12 Bell 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. Sanders Speech 204 Rhetorical Devices (Day 1)

Parallelism Arranging 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 Questions Asking 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! 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

Repetition Repeat a sound, word, phrase, or idea. “I have a dream!” -Dr. King

Alliteration Repetition of consonant sounds Ex: Billy Bob bought baked bread Assonance Repetition 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.