What does this quote mean?
Rewrite the quote in your own words.
“An individual who breaks a law that conscience tells
him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of
imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the
community over its injustice, is in reality expressing
the highest respect for the law”
― Martin Luther King Jr.
What does this quote mean?
Rewrite the quote in your own words.
“It's the action, not the fruit of the action, that's important.
You have to do the right thing. It may not be in your power,
may not be in your time, that there'll be any fruit. But that
doesn't mean you stop doing the right thing. You may
never know what results come from your action. But if you
do nothing, there will be no result.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
What does this quote mean?
Rewrite the quote in your own words.
“In order for us as poor and oppressed people to become part of a
society that is meaningful, the system under which we now exist
has to be radically changed. This means that we are going to have
to learn to think in radical terms. I use the term radical in its
original meaning--getting down to and understanding the root
cause. It means facing a system that does not lend itself to your
needs and devising means by which you change that system.”
- Ella Baker
Short Answer Question: What do the three quotes have in common?
1. “An individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who
willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the
community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for the law”
― Martin Luther King Jr.
2. “It's the action, not the fruit of the action, that's important. You have to do the
right thing. It may not be in your power, may not be in your time, that there'll be any
fruit. But that doesn't mean you stop doing the right thing. You may never know what
results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
3. “In order for us as poor and oppressed people to become part of a society that is
meaningful, the system under which we now exist has to be radically changed. This
means that we are going to have to learn to think in radical terms. I use the term
radical in its original meaning--getting down to and understanding the root cause. It
means facing a system that does not lend itself to your needs and devising means by
which you change that system.”
-- Ella Baker
What is an activist?
• Define the word, activist.
• Share your answers.
Figurative Language Review
Alliteration
Definition: the repetition of initial consonant sounds to
give emphasis on words, to imitate sounds, and to create
musical effects
Ex: “Wild Wild West” –Will Smith
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t_UuTCbCZU
Oxymoron
Definition: Two opposite words are joined to create
an effect.
Example: “Love Hate Thing” –Wale
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ojLucG2Z78
Irony
Situational: An event or outcome of events opposite tow hat was or might
naturally have been expected.
Example: Titanic Clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f07YXgNBI0Y
Dramatic: This is when one of the characters is unaware of important
information that the audience is made aware of.
Example: Romeo and Juliet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6KVfajjyGs
Verbal: The speaker or writer of verbal irony says one thing while intending
the reader to get a different meaning.
Example: Mean Girls Clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmSBrmgdKts
Rhetorical Devices
Rhetorical Question
Definition: A question that is asked, but not meant to be
answered.
Example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCXQnRBXoHg
Hypophora
Definition: Asking a question and answering it.
Example: Tootsie Pop Advertisement
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-J43msN2Wfo
Anecdote
Definition: A short, relevant story taken from your past
experience or that of someone you know or have heard
about.
Example: Sandlot clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqPF8EBaUbI
Anaphora
Definition: The intentional repetition of a word or
phrase at the beginning of a line for emphasis.
Example: 10 Things I Hate About You clip
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=10+things+i+hate+about+you+poem&FORM
=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=DF449CECA6480446EC42DF449CECA6480446EC42
Assonance
Definition: The repetition of vowel sounds followed by
different consonants in two or more stressed syllables.
Example: Top Gun clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O1ZhHts8MI
Antithesis
Definition: Two opposite ideas are put together in a
sentence for achieving a contrasting effect.
Example: JFK Speech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G0gLVLXI68
Apostrophe
Definition: An exclamatory passage in a speech or
poem addressed to a person (typically one who is dead
or absent) OR thing (typically one that is personified).
Example: Cast Away clip
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=cast+away+wilson+clip&FORM=VIR
E5#view=detail&mid=AA98267E9A7322FD512EAA98267E9A7322FD512E
Exemplum
Definition: A brief summary to explain and illustrate a
point. “For example…”
Example: Spiderman sound clip
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/figures/exemplum.htm
Paradox
Definition: A statement that appears to be selfcontradictory or silly but may include a latent truth
Example: “You gotta be cruel to be kind”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjmFkf9mKic
Hyperbole
Definition: An exaggeration of ideas for the sake of
emphasis.
Example: “Forever” –Chris Brown
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sMKX22BHeE
Sarcasm
Definition: The use of verbal irony to mock or convey
contempt.
Example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCqOkaLqa0U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81c44-CDP7E
Emotional Appeals
Specific, intentional ways that writers/speakers reach
those they are trying to persuade.
Ethos
Definition: Appeals based on the reliability,
credibility, or expertise of the writer.
Example: As one who has worked the same job for
twelve years and still struggles to pay bills, I can
assure you that the new jobs have not had a
significant impact on my life.
Pathos
Definition: Appeals to the audience’s needs,
values or emotions.
Example: If you haven’t donated to the fund, please
do so now. Sick, poor children are waiting for your
help right now.
Logos
Definition: A logical argument; an appeal to
logic or reason.
Example: If we spend $10 to create new jobs but
those jobs don’t pay more than minimum wage,
people won’t be able to contribute to the economy.
Partner Practice
• Complete the rhetorical devices activity with
a partner.
– You have 15 minutes to get as many correct as
you can.
Exit Ticket
• Independently, complete the Exit Ticket
handout.
– You have 15 minutes
Bell Ringer Day 2
• Write a personal response to the following
clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbbcjn4d1cE
You have 10 minutes!!!
Be ready to share!
What do you think?
• What is the philosophy of non-violence?
• Is a sit-in non-confrontational? Is it
aggressive?
• What requires more strength, violence or
non-violence?
Group Assignment
• In your groups complete the following:
– Read “I Have a Dream” together.
– Analyze section and identify all rhetorical devices within
your section.
– Delegate roles within the group:
• Definitions
• Summary
• Illustration
YOU HAVE 20 MINUTES!!!!
Be ready to share with the class!
Exit Ticket
• Short Answer Question:
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, “I Have a Dream” speech
states “Nineteen sixty-three is not an end, but a
beginning.” How does he convince the audience
that it is time for this new beginning? Be sure to
explain your response and provide text evidence as
support.