ENG2.ELAR.8.G
Analyze the purpose of rhetorical devices such as appeals, antithesis, parallelism, and shifts and the effects of logical fallacies.
English II · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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Skills
- analyze (the purpose of rhetorical devices such as appeals, antithesis, parallelism, and shifts) #dok3
- analyze (the effects of logical fallacies) #dok3
- identify (rhetorical devices within a text) #dok1
- evaluate (how rhetorical devices and logical fallacies impact a text's meaning and effectiveness) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify rhetorical devices such as appeals, antithesis, parallelism, and shifts in a given text. #dok1
- I can define logical fallacies and recognize their presence in an argument. #dok1
- I can explain the purpose of specific rhetorical devices used by an author. #dok2
- I can describe how a logical fallacy affects the argument presented in a text. #dok2
- I can analyze how appeals, antithesis, parallelism, and shifts are used to influence the reader's understanding. #dok3
- I can analyze the effects of logical fallacies on the persuasiveness and credibility of a text. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Authors use a range of rhetorical devices and logical strategies to persuade, inform, or influence readers.
- Analyzing rhetorical devices and logical fallacies reveals deeper meaning and the effectiveness of an author’s message.
Essential Questions
- What are rhetorical devices, and how do authors use them to achieve specific purposes?
- How do appeals, antithesis, parallelism, and shifts influence readers’ interpretation of a text?
- What is a logical fallacy, and how can its use undermine an argument?
- How does analyzing rhetorical strategies help you become a more critical reader and writer?
- What impact do different rhetorical devices have on the credibility and effectiveness of an author’s message?