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Stylistic Devices (part 2)

02/19/12 – Bell Ringer Original examples – LAST DAY OF NOTES!!!Parenthesis –

Repetition –

Alliteration –

Assonance –

When you’ve finished what’s above, write an AGD, thesis, preview, review and conclusion for the topic of “Football” or “Dancing”

SimileUsing like or as to

make a comparison

“My love is like a red, red rose.” (Is it really though?)

MetaphorSays that

something IS another thing.Which is NOT a

metaphor? Why?“School is a

gateway to adulthood.”

“School is awesome.”

Ke$ha.

InversionAltering normal

word order. aka YODA

“Quickly I ran…”(Adverb comes

before the verb.)

AllusionReference to

literature, religion, mythology, or history.

That was so...(bad event).

Everyone fails a test. A student then says, “That test was Waterloo.”

Partner ExamplesWith a partner come up with examples of…Simile – “Life is like a box of chocolates”,

“You’re acting like a baby.” “Your girl is as hot as ice”

Metaphor – “You’re the bomb!” “You’re the mom. ” “Your love is my drug” “You’re a cheater!” “This girl is on fiiiiiiiyahhhhh.”

Inversion – “To the store, I went”, “Ready you are not”

Allusion -”You just got Lincolned!” “You just got Wesly Sniped” “It’s hotter than Hades”

ActivityIndividually, write a poem ABOUT ANYTHING

applying at least four rhetorical devices. This will help you prepare for writing your speech in class tomorrow.

-Simile -Metaphor-Inversion-Allusion-Hyperbole-Irony- Or any of the 7 from theprevious PPT.

ONLY THREE LEFT!!!

09/28/12 - FRIDAYGoals for today:Finish final 3 rhetorical devices (Irony,

Hyperbole, and Tone)Introduce “This I believe” speech“This I believe” speech activity“This I believe” workday

Quiz over 14 rhetorical devices = Monday“This I believe” speeches = MondaySTUDENT OF THE WEEK!!!

IronySay something that should mean one thing,

but you intend it to mean the opposite.“It looks like the cause of the fire was these

stress relief candles.” – Family Guy“Yeah, he’s really smart.” – In a sarcastic

tone.

HyperboleCalling attention to your point through

exaggeration.

“In the end, all the world’s wealth and a thousand armies are no match for the strength and decency of the human spirit.”

– Bill Clinton

I’m so hungry I could eata horse!

ToneSpeaker’s attitude toward a subject and

audienceIs the speaker serious? joking? Enjoying the

speech? Or Not?

Partner ExamplesIrony

Hyperbole

Tone

QUESTIONS

ActivityScenario: Imagine you are the principal of SHS and you

have been told that one extra-curricular activity must be cut due to the financial economic crisis facing Illinois high schools. It is your job to convince the school board, parents, students, and various other community members not to cut the extra-curricular activity of your choice.

To Do: Hand-write a paper, applying at least seven of the fourteen rhetorical devices that we discussed in class today convincing the school board to keep the activity of your choosing. (15 minutes)

When finished: When your paper is complete, trade with someone nearby and have them locate, underline, and label your rhetorical devices. (5 minutes)