Analyzing Rhetorical Devices by Vivi

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formyjo2006 — 2024-09-05 06:26:10 UTC

Speakers want to communicate as effectively as possible and be persuasive; this makes speeches are a great place to start with rhetorical analysis.

appeals to ETHOS

formyjo2006 — 2024-09-05 06:26:26 UTC

Ethos is the way a speaker or writer builds credibility. They may do this through examples of past experiences or anecdotes that display their morals. If a speaker is arguing something that the audience doesn't agree with, using ethos may encourage the audience to consider what the speaker is saying more carefully. What are some examples of appeals to ethos in Adichie's speech?

appeals to LOGOS

formyjo2006 — 2024-09-05 15:34:30 UTC

Speakers will use widely known facts or draw conclusions from personal stories to appeal to the reason of the audience. This rhetorical appeal is not focused on the credibility of the speaker of the opinions the audience, only the objective truth of what is being said. What are some examples of logos in Adichie's speech?

appeals to PATHOS

formyjo2006 — 2024-09-05 15:35:31 UTC

Speakers appeal to the emotions of their audience in many ways, but they can all help to be more persuasive. Humor, fear, anger, sadness, and empathy can all be used to the speakers advantage. Facts can only go so far, sometimes, points can be furthers by emotionally engaging the audience. What are some ways that Adichie appeals to pathos?

formyjo2006 — 2024-09-05 16:00:40 UTC

Confused? This video may explain the concept better.