Rhetorical Strategies and Stylistic Devices Alliteration- the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. Ex. “GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE‚ COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS I CAN‚ AND WISDOM ALWAYS TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE.” (Slaughter House-Five‚60) Allusion- a brief and indirect reference to a person‚ place‚ thing or idea of historical‚ cultural‚ literary or political significance. Ex. “Canst thou draw
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stepping up and resolving the apparent issues. The song is targeted towards a younger generation who is not making any effort towards improvement as a society. John Mayers lyrics compel his audience to act upon his message with use of the persuasive device repetition‚ and the persuasive appeal pathos. To begin with‚ the piece uses repetition of the word “waiting”
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English I Honors 16 April 2013 Birth Control to Teens Teens should have availability to birth control because it could lower teen pregnancy rates‚ therefore the United States should allow birth control availability to teens. Times have changed and new technology is available and that has led to new medicine such as birth control. Birth control is legal but teens have restricted access. The United Stated should change that because it could have a great affect on teen abortions and unexpected pregnancies
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has neglected‚ restricted‚ and deprived the colonies of their rights. Jefferson is able to clearly get his message across by using a variety of rhetorical devices‚ which include allusions‚ anaphora‚ details‚ diction‚ imagery‚ and tone. He uses these literary devices effectively to help convey his message‚ although Jefferson ’s most effective rhetorical device proves to be his persuasive appeal‚ meaning ethos‚ pathos and logos. With these techniques he is able to appeal to the audience ’s emotions‚ ethics
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The Gettysburg Adress of Abraham Lincoln written on November 19‚ 1863 has helped his tone during the speech with the use of three rhetorical devices‚ such as : repetition‚ antithesis‚ and parallelism. His goal is to explain why it is important to honor the dead with increased devotion. Lincoln is honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrafice. With the tone of confidence and determination he managed to bring up a powerful speech with a powerful voice. One example of repetition in his speech to help
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changed‚ allowing the rich to cut loose and throw elaborate and entertaining parties. Every day‚ the world was changing for the better. Author F. Scott Fitzgerald’s work “The Great Gatsby” reflects these ideas‚ communicating through various rhetorical devices that the world is a magical place‚ and that even in times of sadness‚ anything is possible. Prior to the Jazz Age‚ growing up was associated with a loss of happiness and hope. During the 20’s‚ however‚ this standard seemed to change‚ pushing
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parent of a teenage girl could hear is “I’m pregnant.” Birth control is one of the best things that is made. Giving access to birth control for teenage girls without parental permission will lower teen pregnancy rates‚ allow young girls have a great future‚ and can also have decreased stress levels. For a long period of time‚ women and men tried many methods to prevent pregnancy.¨ In 1916‚ Margaret Sanger opened the first birth control clinic in the United States.¨ ¨In 1938‚ a case involving
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AP Rhetorical Devices List Anecdote Perspective Aphorism A brief story or tale told by a character in a piece of literature A character’s view of the situation or events in the story A concise statement designed to make a point or illustrate a commonly held belief. The writings of Benjamin Franklin contain many aphorisms‚ such as "Early to bed and early to rise/Make a man healthy‚ wealthy‚ and wise." Contradiction A direct opposition between things compared; inconsistency Apostrophe
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teenagers be given birth control is a controversial topic today. Although birth control is the best method to prevent any unwanted pregnancies or diseases. Some parents have a hard time trying to decide if they should give the birth control for fear that moral and ethical misunderstanding on the issue. Before deciding anything they should decide the pros and cons to birth control and if there might be any other alternative choices or any benefits. A big advantage to birth control is it best way to
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Formal Outline Topic: Birth control access to teenage girls Thesis statement: Although teenage girls are prohibited from purchasing birth control‚ laws should be implemented to allow access to birth control as a means of managing safer sex‚ preventing the health risks and guarding them from the cycle of poverty. 1. Reasons for not allowing birth control to be given to teenagers A. It encourages sexual activity (Sex with many partners -promiscuity) B. Abstinence should be promoted
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