Rhetorical techniques (2)

Question 1

Broader greek classification of appeal:

Opportune time/place for the message of a speech to be heard.

Answer 1

Kairos

Question 2

But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land! And so I’m happy, tonight. I’m not worried about anything. I’m not fearing any man! Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord!’”

With reference to the ending phrase, what rhetorical technique is this?

Answer 2

Sententia: a quotation, maxim or wise saying often put at the end of a paragraph.

[achieves an effect]

Question 3

The world is becoming so overpopulated soon we’re going to have to take turns sitting down.

What type of rhetorical technique is this?

Answer 3

Hyperbole: an exaggeration, not meant to be understood literally by the audience

[achieves an effect]

Question 4

Is the threat of climate change worrying me? No it is not, because I believe in our institute to develop a solution.

What type of rhetorical technique is this?

Answer 4

Hypophora: raising a question and then answering it

[achieves an effect]:
- confidence

Question 5

There are people who would claim that climate change is real, however they do not understand that science is fraudulent, and that the internet is God.

What type of rhetorical technique is this?

Answer 5

Procatalepsis: anticipating an argument and answering it, often to develop the original argument in the first place.

[achieves an effect]:

• prepared
• all-knowing