Review Topics

Rhetorical Devices

• a rhetorical device or is a technique that an author or speaker uses to evoke an emotional response in the audienc
• There are over sixty rhetorical device, some that we are familiar with (such as Climax or Alliteration) and some ... weird ones (such as Parataxis or Hypotaxis).

Structuring an Arguement

• Creating an outline is the first important step in preparing an argument.
• Follow the outline by a catchy introduction sentence.
• Next step is to have a supporting section that includes background information regarding your argument
  
• The second supporting section should include supporting points.
• The next section discusses the opposing arguments and counters them.
• Summarize your argument / topic efficiently in your conclusion.

MLA Citation

• Abbreviation for Modern Language Association
• Two styles of citation - MLA and APA

Literary Devices

• Technique used by writers to convey or enhance a story (by using effects such as personification and simile)
• Literary devices are used in pieces of literature (such as articles/stories) while dramatic devices are used in films or plays.