- Persuasive strategy/rhetorical device name
- Example from the text
- Explanation as to why the example is the persuasive strategy/rhetorical device you mention
- Explanation as to why it is persuasive
Example:
Appeal to Logic
"QUOTE"
This is an example of an appeal to logic, because it is using facts to support the claim.
It is persuasive because….
*At least two of the examples you find need to be for different strategies/devices*
Link to Copy of Declaration: http://americainclass.org/sources/makingrevolution/rebellion/text8/decindep.pdf
-Appeal to logic
ReplyDelete-"We have reminded them of
the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here."
-This is an example of appeal to logic because it uses facts of the original agreement to remind Britain.
-It is persuasive because it was the original agreement set before the unjust rule.
-Appeal to emotion
-"He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts,burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people."
-This is an example of appeal to emotion because it speaks for how the people have been treated.
-It is persuasive because it makes the reader think about how they would feel if they were being treated in such a way.
-Appeal to authority
-"... the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them..."
-This is an example of appeal to authority because it speaks of god, and to anyone who is spiritual in any way, it reminds them how he is the number one ruler and what he says should be made true.
-It is persuasive because it speaks of how things are truly supposed to be, and how everyone is created equal.
-Appealing to emotion
ReplyDelete"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
This is an example of Appeal to emotions because it makes people think about how their efforts have been payed back.
This is persuasive because Jefferson was talking to an audience tired of repeated injuries, the audience was also angry and stressed by the war and this made this phrase even more effective.
-Appealing to logic
"Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. "
This is an example of appeal to logic because it lists every single thing that they have done to avoid the war, so it is a list of facts.
This is persuasive because it lets the audience know that the declaration was a well pondered decision with strong reason behind it.
-Parallel structure
"Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations"
This is an example of parallel structure because in this sentence is repeated the structure "We have been..." five times during the paragraph
This is persuasive because it stresses all of the things that have already been said and it has a rhythm to the speech.
-Giorgia Sasso
Appeal to authority
ReplyDelete"He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglect to attend to them."
This is appeal to authority because it is stating that the person has control over something and using the word neglect adds a potential and almost emotional appeal.
Appeal to emotion
"He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people."
This appeals to emotion because it is making people feel as if they are the ones suffering for what people have suffered before.
- Appeal to Ethics:
ReplyDelete+ "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends,
it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, "
+ This is an appeal to Ethics since it basically states that when the people find the government oppressive, it is just for them to rise against it.
+ It is persuasive since the emotions of unfairness and injustice that are being conveyed are commonly strong motivators.
-Appeal to logic
+ "But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the
same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty,
to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."
+ This example shows that when a government is oppressive it makes sense that the people whom the government's nation is composed of should have the right to disband it.
+ The appeal to logic is persuasive since an individual is probably more likely to do something if they believe that there is a justifiable reason to the action.
- Appeal to Authority:
+ "...it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the
political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them,.."
+ This is an appeal to Authority since the writers are claiming that their actions are being justified by a higher authority (God).
+ This appeal is effective since people tend to work well in the presence of a "higher power" that provides full support, its like a parent giving you the the "okay" to play video games.
- Repetition. "He has... He has... He has..." This is persuasive because the writer is accusing the king of Britain of doing unjust things.
ReplyDelete- appeal to emotion. "... that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, Among these are Life, Liberty, and pursuit of Happiness." this is persuasive because it appeals to the emotion of freedom.
1.Appeal to Logic
ReplyDelete"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
They are attempting to persuade their former king with pure fact and philosophy from the days of the Enlightenment (John Locke, specifically)
2. Appeal to Logic (again)
"A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
Once more, obvious fact and simple statements of the truth that are formidable in their persuasiveness.
3. a loooooooooooooooooooooooong appeal to authority.
"We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."
(That is one sentence...one...and you thought OUR run-on sentences were bad...)
This simply appeals to the orders of god himself, AKA: "supreme judge of the world..." stating that he backs up the concept of human equality and the justlessness of a tyrant.
Appeal to Logos:
ReplyDelete"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."
This is an example of appeal to logos because it states "natural rights" that are given to all men, and what actions must be taken logically to secure them if they are challenged.
Appeal to Pathos:
"A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
This is an appeal to pathos because it states that someone who is defined as a tyrant by their actions is unfit to rule free people. this statement will resonate with free people as they will emotionally identify with the idea of being ruled by a tyrant in a negative way.
Appeal to Pathos:
"He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to complete the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation."
This is an appeal to logic because it displays several acts by the kind which are described in a negative way through emotions, e.g. Cruelty, Desolation, Tyranny.
1.) Appeal to Emotion
ReplyDelete"...they are endowed by their
Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
This quote makes you think: "Am I, a colonist in the Americas, getting these unalienable rights?" And of course, as a colonist in the Americas, you weren't. It would bring up emotions of anger, hatred.
2.) Appeal to Logic
"He has...; He did...; He doesn't...; etc.:
These statements are giving logical evidence as to why the king of Britain wasn't fit to rule the Americas. It stated his failures as a king, and many reasons why the colonists were receding from the British empire.
3.) Appeal to Emotion
"For abolishing...rule in the Colonies."
Just reading this invokes feelings of a revolution. It makes me feel passionatly angry at the British Empire.
apeal to logic
ReplyDelete"that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.."
he is telling them what they should already know. basically saying that if you dont relize that everybody needs these rights then ur blind.
Metaphor
ReplyDelete"A prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
this is an example of a metaphor because the "prince" is a metaphor for the British.
its persuasive because its like a jab at the British without actually insulting their face.
Repetition
"He has kept among us, in times of peace,
Standing Armies without the Consent of
our legislatures."
this is repetition because he repeats the first two words a lot throughout the declaration.
this is persuasive because it sticks in your head.
In the Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson, he explained the colonist's issues with the crown and why they are declaring independence. Jefferson uses many persuasive elements in the Declaration of Independence to put emphasis on certain aspects. The first persuasive element that comes to mind would be repetition. As Jefferson is explaining the problems they had with the crown, he starts of every complaint the same way: "He has refused... He has forbidden..." He uses this every time he starts a paragraph to put emphasis on the fact that the crown has failed to help the colonists in any way.
ReplyDeleteJefferson also uses a lot of appeal to logic in the Preamble. He begins the Preamble by stating "When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth." This leads into him saying that they were obligated to declare independence. The appeal to logic would be that someone reading these first paragraphs without knowing what was to come would think this as true, and would agree. Then they would realize why it was stated, and maybe try to go into denial and try to hold America dearly.
One last type of persuasive writing would be appeal to authority. In the beginning and end of the Preamble, he states that God has given everyone their rights and their power. "The protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives." In the beginning he states that everyone equally has been given rights from God, and in the end he states that with the powers given by God, that they are ready to stand for their independence.
All of these elements added many ways to persuade the reader that the colonists were ready and ought to declare independence. From the repetition to make the reader sick of hearing all of the things the king has done, to the need to declare independence, backed by God to do so. This in my opinion is a very persuasive document.
Braedin Gregoire
Rhetorical device
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why rhetorical device
why appealing
Appeal to emotion
"Such has been the patient sufferance of these colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former system of government."
It is appeal to emotion because they talk about the sufferance of the colonies which makes people sensitive.
This way they empathize with the colonies and they convince themselves that they need a change in their former system of government.
Appeal to logic
"A prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant, in unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
It gives facts, such as, the things the "prince" has done which we don't like, so he can't be our ruler.
It is convincing because makes people see that they can't be ruled by a tyrant king, and makes people hate him.
Appeal to authority
"We, therefore, the representatives of the United States of America [...] publish and declare, that these United Colonies are, and ought to be, free and independent states."
It uses the expert opinion of the representatives of the United States.
It is convincing because they they make people think that, that is the way it has to be.
Amaia Duran
1- Appeal to Logic
ReplyDelete-"He has..." lists reasons why the king has been unjust
-This is the persuasive strategy because it has to deal with facts and logic, which relate to logic
-This is persuasive because it shows what can and will be improved upon, and that it will not happen again.
2-Repetition
-"He has... He has... He has..."
-This is the persuasive strategy because it repeats the message over and over again
-This is persuasive because it drills in the message that the king is not helping the colonies, and just using them for his personal gain
3- Appeal to Emotion
-"We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms..."
-This is the persuasive strategy because it appeals to peoples emotions of how they have worked together do do things peacefully, which is what most people want, they wouldn't want their family to die in a war
-This is persuasive because it tells the audience that there are no ways left to gain Independence from the British because every other possibility has been exhausted.
Joseph Vivilacqua
Appeal to logic
ReplyDelete“To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.”
This is an appeal to logic because its listing facts (which I am not including here because there are a lot) to prove a point, or multiple points.
This is persuasive because it gives evidence that the author is correct.
Appeal to authority
“...the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them...”
This is an appeal to authority because its saying that God is entitling them to their freedom.
This is persuasive because it’s saying that God probably agrees with them, so you should probably agree with them as well.
Appeal to emotion
“In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury.”
This is an appeal to emotion because it’s making you feel bad for how they were treated.
This is persuasive because it gets you on the authors side emotionally.
Appeal to emotion
ReplyDelete"Such has been the patient sufferance of these colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former system of government."
It is appeal to emotion because they talk about the sufferance of the colonies which makes people sensitive.This way they empathize with the colonies and they convince themselves that they need a change in their former system of government.
Repetition
"He has kept among us, in times of peace,Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures."this is repetition because he repeats the first two words throughout the declaration.
this is persuasive because it sticks in your head.
Appeal to logic "All men are created equal that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights..." this is appeal to because he's saying that all men are created equal and if you ignore this its not right that cant be taken. Appeal to emotion "He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts,burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people." this is stating that they are being raided and treated upright by the crown. Austin Aiken
ReplyDelete1. Repetition and appeal to logic
ReplyDelete"He has... He has... He has...; For... For... For...; He has... He has... He has..."
It's telling us everything that proves the tyranny of the British king, all the facts competed in a verse duel by the main idea of this text: what was necessary to do then. The repetition is extremely effective because it looks never-ever-ending, so it makes the illusion of enlarging even more the list of "hehases"
2. Appeal to emotion
"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
This is an appeal to emotion because people easily could feel identified with that oppression and injury, and become angry with that Tyrannical Prince.
3. Appeal to authority
"We, therefore, the representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."
It's concluding the Declaration in name of the United States, using a lot of capital letters, what intimidates the readers.
-Appeal to logic
ReplyDelete-"We have reminded them of
the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here."
-This is an example of appeal to logic because it uses facts of the original agreement to remind Britain.
-It is persuasive because it was the original agreement set before the unjust rule.
-Appeal to emotion
-"He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts,burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people."
-This is an example of appeal to emotion because it speaks for how the people have been treated.
-It is persuasive because it makes the reader think about how they would feel if they were being treated in such a way.
-Appeal to authority
-"... the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them..."
-This is an example of appeal to authority because it speaks of god, and to anyone who is spiritual in any way, it reminds them how he is the number one ruler and what he says should be made true.
-It is persuasive because it speaks of how things are truly supposed to be, and how everyone is created equal.
- Appeal to Logic
ReplyDelete*"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
*This is persuasive because they use the words "truths to be self-evident". Those words prove that they are sure of what they say.
- Repetition
*"He has... He has.. He has..."