AP Language Rhetorical Essay Examining rhetorical strategies used

AP Language Rhetorical Essay Examining rhetorical strategies used to convey purpose

Standards W. 11 -12. 1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. RL. 11 -12. 1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RL. 11 -12. 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings. Sources: Great Speeches for Better Speaking JFKlibrary. org American. Rhetoric. com

Inaugural Address Jan. 20, 1961

“Most content that we remember, and even cherish, has been styled in a way calculated to evoke those feelings” -Michael E. Eidenmuller, Ph. D. , Univ. of Texas Founder of American. Rhetoric. com

Vision/purpose of JFK’s “Inaugural Address”, 1961 • studying rhetorical strategies

While reading speech, consider the following rhetorical strategies in light of Kennedy’s vision/purpose … Rhetorical Strategies Annotate Speech While Reading… Alliteration: repetition of same consonant sound Metaphor: comparison of two unlike ideas/things Anaphora: repetition of word or phrase at beginning of successive lines/phrases/clauses Allusion: a reference to a historical event, literary piece, mythology, Bible, current event, pop icon Antithesis: opposing ideas in adjacent phrases/clauses (forces us to make sense of the idea in opposing terms) Paradox: statement that seems contradictory, yet has a rational meaning Parallelism: arrangementn of words, phrases, clauses side by side, making them similar in form (often antithesis is accompanied by parallelism) Asyndeton: deliberately omitting conjunctions

Examples of rhetorical strategies … Rhetorical Alliteration: searched, seized, and sunk Anaphora: type of repetition As I walk toward the valley As I walk toward the hill As I walk toward the tomb … Antithesis: juxtaposing contrasting ideas “One small step for man; one giant leap for mankind” -Neil Armstrong Strategies Parallelism: “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I will learn. –B. Franklin Metaphor: Her voice is music to his ears Allusion: “To everything, there is a season…” Paradox: “Love is war” Asyndeton: “I came, I saw, I conquered”

Sharing Desktop… 1) Accept both files and print each, if possible 2) Annotate speech while listening to recording (regarding rhetorical strategies listed)

What is JFK’s Vision/purpose?

JFK’S VISION/PURPOSE? Now, your turn …

Assignment: Each student is assigned one of the eight rhetorical strategies. Go to assigned slide with designated strategy, find example, prepare slide including quote, analysis, and application to JFK’s vision/purpose in his Inaugural Address. IN 10 MINUTES, WE WILL DISCUSS EACH STRATEGY / SLIDE PREPARED.

Alliteration Quote/Analysis Connection to vision/purpose

Anaphora Quote/Analysis Connection to vision/purpose

Antithesis Quote/Analysis Connection to vision/purpose

Parallelism Quote Analysis

Metaphor Quote/Analysis Connection to vision/purpose

Allusion Quote/Analysis Connection to vision/purpose

Paradox Quote/Analysis Connection to vision/purpose

Asyndeton Quote/Analysis Connection to vision/purpose

Possible AP Prompt?

Vision/purpose? … to provide hope and inspiration for a brighter future and encouraging each citizen to be a part in making the powerful nation of America, even better! Discuss John F. Kennedy’s vision/purpose in his January 21, 1961 Inaugural Address analyzing rhetorical strategies used to convey this remarkable message to the citizens of the United States of America. • 3 -4 rhetorical strategies Include quote, relation to purpose, analyze meaning • 500 words (approximately) • If time permits, revise: • diction, voice, syntax, structure of ideas

Alliteration: “pay any price …” Anaphora: “not because the communists may be doing it, not because …” Antithesis: “Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate. ” Parallelism: “If a free society cannot help…” Metaphor: “…energy, faith, devotion… will light our country…” Allusion: “undo the heavy burdens and let the oppressed go free” (Isaiah) Paradox: “Only when our arms are sufficient… can we be certain That they will never be employed” Asyndeton: “…pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend …” Rhetorical Strategies in JFK’s “Inaugural Address”

Thank you for your interactive participation in this activity today, and hopefully YOU feel better prepared regarding the structure of the Rhetorical Essay! We are getting close to May 13! Have YOU delivered the order form to your district area high school for your AP LANGUAGE EXAM ? ? DUE FEB. 6 TH!!

Have a WONDERFUL week! I appreciate your participation immensely! Karen Church AP Language