RODMAN RHETORIC
Theme and Concept Analysis
Standards
• 9.5.6.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and
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analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or
purpose.
9.5.3.3 Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas
or events, including the order in which the points are made, how they
are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn
between them.
9.9.5.5 Analyze in detail how an author’s ideas or claims are
developed and refined by particular sentences, paragraphs, or larger
portions of a text (e.g., a section or chapter).
9.5.4.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are
used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical
meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on
meaning and tone (e.g., how the language of a court opinion differs
from that of a newspaper).
9.5.9.9 Analyze seminal U.S. documents of historical and literary
significance, including how they address related themes and
concepts.
What is LOADED LANGUAGE?
• Language that is overly biased
• Language that is intentionally persuasive
• Language that is emotionally charged
• Language that emphasizes/exaggerates
• Language that has strong connotation
(positive or negative)
Dennis Rodman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZFiWb9z_iQ
Version #1
Chicago Bulls forward Dennis Rodman faces
a suspension by the NBA for his wild and
theatrical behavior in Saturday night's game at
New Jersey. Rodman was given his notice of
leave with 1:31 left in the first quarter of
Saturday's game after receiving his second
technical foul. Rodman appeared to have
bumped an official during a heated discussion
over the foul. Consistent with past heroics, and
to the delight of the Chicago faithful, Rodman
then removed his shirt as he paraded around
the court before finally exiting stage left into his
team's locker room.
What kind of diction is used to
describe Rodman’s actions?
• Underline intentional word choice
(diction) used by the author to describe
Rodman’s actions?
• Now, analyze the words you have
underlined. How would you describe
the writer’s tone?
UNDERLINE DESCRIPTION OF ACTIONS
Chicago Bulls forward Dennis Rodman faces
a suspension by the NBA for his wild and
theatrical behavior in Saturday night's game at
New Jersey. Rodman was given his notice of
leave with 1:31 left in the first quarter of
Saturday's game after receiving his second
technical foul. Rodman appeared to have
bumped an official during a heated discussion
over the foul. Consistent with past heroics, and
to the delight of the Chicago faithful, Rodman
then removed his shirt as he paraded around
the court before finally exiting stage left into his
team's locker room.
Version #2
Chicago Bulls forward Dennis Rodman faces
yet another suspension by the NBA for his
dangerous tirade in Saturday night's game at
Chicago. Rodman was ejected with 1:31 left in
the first quarter after receiving his second
technical foul. Rodman then proceeded to
head-butt referee Ted Bernhardt, catching him
just above the left eye. In typical fashion,
Rodman then ripped off his shirt and stormed
around the court, pausing briefly to knock over
a water cooler in front of a group of stunned
young boys before finally leaving.
What kind of diction is used to
describe Rodman’s actions?
• Underline intentional word choice
(diction) used by the author to describe
Rodman’s actions?
• Now, analyze the words you have
underlined. How would you describe
the writer’s tone?
UNDERLINE DESCRIPTION OF ACTIONS
Chicago Bulls forward Dennis Rodman faces
yet another suspension by the NBA for his
dangerous tirade in Saturday night's game at
Chicago. Rodman was ejected with 1:31 left in
the first quarter after receiving his second
technical foul. Rodman then proceeded to
head-butt referee Ted Bernhardt, catching him
just above the left eye. In typical fashion,
Rodman then ripped off his shirt and stormed
around the court, pausing briefly to knock over
a water cooler in front of a group of stunned
young boys before finally leaving.
Loaded Language?
Chicago Bulls forward Dennis Rodman faces
yet another suspension by the NBA for his
dangerous tirade in Saturday night's game at
Chicago. Rodman was ejected with 1:31 left in
the first quarter after receiving his second
technical foul. Rodman then proceeded to
head-butt referee Ted Bernhardt, catching him
just above the left eye. In typical fashion,
Rodman then ripped off his shirt and stormed
around the court, pausing briefly to knock over
a water cooler in front of a group of stunned
young boys before finally leaving.