RHETORICAL ANALYSIS MARK-UPS 2017 AP LANGUAGE

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1 RHETORICAL ANALYSIS MARK-UPS 2017 AP LANGUAGE

2 TRIBUTE TO THE DOG PARA. 1 Gentlemen of the jury: the best friend a man has in the world may turn against him and become his enemy. His son or daughter that he has reared with loving care may prove ungrateful. Those who are nearest and dearest to us, those whom we trust with our happiness and our good name may become traitors to their faith. The money that a man has, he may lose. It flies away from him, perhaps when he needs it most. A man's reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of illconsidered action. The people who are prone to fall on their knees to do us honor when success is with us, may be the first to throw the stone of malice when failure settles its cloud upon our heads.

3 The one: anaphora TRIBUTE TO THE DOG PARA. 2 IRONIC! The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous is his dog. A man's dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely, if only he may be near his master's side. He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer. He will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounters with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings, and reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens.

4 TRIBUTE TO THE DOG PARA. 3 If fortune drives the master forth, an outcast in the world, friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him, to guard him against danger, to fight against his enemies. And when the last scene of all comes, and death takes his master in its embrace and his body is laid away in the cold ground, no matter if all other friends pursue their way, there by the graveside will the noble dog be found, his head between his paws, his eyes sad, but open in alert watchfulness, faithful and true even in death. personification

5 BODY PARAGRAPH ANALYSIS DOES EACH BODY PARAGRAPH CONTAIN: 1. ( ) A TOPIC SENTENCE? 2. ( ) AN APPROPRIATE TRANSITION SUCH AS: a. INITIALLY, EARLY ON, BEFORE, AT FIRST, WHEN, OR b. ADVERB SUCH AS SHOCKINGLY OR SURPRISINGLY OR WITH A c. GERUND SUCH AS BEGINNING WITH, EXAMINING, TAKING A WEARY LOOK AT 3. ( ) INCLUDE A THOROUGH EXPLANATION OF AT LEAST ONE RHETORICAL DEVICE, INCLUDING PROOF AND FOCUSING ON ITS EFFECT/EFFECTIVENESS/PURPOSE? 4. ( ) ONE TO TWO MORE SIMILAR, COMPLIMENTARY OR EFFECTIVE OR SUPPORTIVE RHETORICAL EXAMPLES, ALSO TYING THESE TO AUTHOR S PURPOSE?

6 FDR S PEARL HARBOR ADDRESS Mr. Vice president, Mr. Speaker, members of the senate, and of the house of representatives: Yesterday, December 7th, a date which will live in infamy -- the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the pacific. Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. And while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack. It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace. Main idea of section: word choice, pathos, expletive, anaphora, juxtaposition/ antithesis, idiomatic expression Predominant organization of section:

7 FDR S PEARL HARBOR ADDRESS (CONT D) The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu. Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya. Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam. Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands. Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island. And this morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island. Main idea of section: word choice, pathos, expletive, anaphora, juxtaposition/ antithesis, idiomatic expression Predominant organization of section:

8 FDR S PEARL HARBOR ADDRESS (CONT D) Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation. As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory. I believe that I interpret the will of the congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us. Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger. With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph -- so help us God. I ask that the congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7th, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire. Main idea of section: word choice, pathos, expletive, anaphora, juxtaposition/ antithesis, idiomatic expression Predominant organization of section: