2. What are rhetorical devices?  Rhetorical devices are techniques writers use to enhance their arguments and communicate more effectively.

3. Rhetorical Devices Continued… Rhetoric is used to Persuade Inform Express

4. Rhetoric in persuasion Persuasion is one of the oldest, and perhaps the most recognized, uses of rhetoric. By arousing an emotional response, evoking powerful imagery, or calling upon reputable authorities, rhetoric gives you a great deal of power with which to communicate your message.

5. Continued… It is no coincidence that the two groups who use rhetoric the most are the two groups most interested in persuading others: politicians and lawyers. Listen to any closing argument that a lawyer presents and you will be sure to identify rhetoric.

6. What are some techniques a lawyer might use to persuade a jury in a closing argument? Let’s take a look at John Brigade’s closing argument in the movie A Time to Kill. Identify persuasive techniques he uses throughout this scene.

7. A Time to Kill- closing argument

8. What techniques does Brigade use to convince the jury of Carl Lee’s innocence?

9. Political Speeches Look at almost any political speech in the last few hundred years, and you’ll find many clever uses of rhetoric.

10. How do politicians appeal to their audience? Take a look at this example from American President.

11. American President

12. What techniques does “the president” use?

13. Rhetorical Devices You should be familiar with the following rhetorical devices. Keep in mind there are many rhetorical devices, but we will cover only some. Allusion Alliteration Analogy Anaphora Metaphor Parallelism Rhetorical Question Irony (dramatic, situational, and verbal)