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On today’s rhetorical devices test, was it easier to recognize devices from their definitions or identify them in quotations? Explain why, and discuss a device that challenged you, if any. What did this experience reveal about how well your study habits prepared you?

 Prompt: It was easier to identify the devices from their definitions. It was harder to recognize them in a text because some of the devices are very similar, which can make it difficult to tell the difference between them. A device that challenged me was Litotes because I couldn't remember what the definition for it was. This experienced revealed that my study habits worked well as I only got three questions wrong, though while taking the quiz I kept doubting myself and though I was going to do much worse. I'm glad that I reviewed my notes multiple times because if I hadn't I don't think I would have done well.  Summary: Today in class we took a quiz on rhetorical devices. Reflection: This will test my knowledge on rhetorical devices and will help me identify the ones I need to work on. It will also help prepare me for the MCQ portion of the AP Exam.
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Think about a speech, song, or message that has inspired or motivated you. How did the speaker or writer use language to make an impact? Connect your experience to at least one rhetorical device you identified in Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech.

 Prompt: A song that has motivated me in the song American Cars by Noah Kahan. The song talk about the feeling of being stuck by using everyday objects like cars to describe these feelings. The song is written in a honest and personal tone which the feelings described feel relatable. In the I Have a Dream Speech, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. uses metaphors to compare broken promises to a blank check. Noah Kahan also uses metaphors in this song by making an American Car a metaphor for a fragile life that breaks down but keeps trying to run.  Summary: Today in class we annotated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream Speech.  Reflection: This will help me be able to identify rhetorical devices in a text. It will also help me get better at annotating texts.
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Think of a fictional character, celebrity, or historical figure you can relate to. Create an allusion that connects your personality or experiences to that person. Explain why you chose that reference.

 Prompt: A fictional character that I can relate to is Ted Lasso. Like him I am a very optimistic person, I help my friends find solutions to their problems and I try to always have a upbeat attitude. Just like his famous "Believe" sign that hangs above his office door, whenever my friends are going through something, I'm there to remind them that things will work out even if it's tough or complicated. I chose this reference because like Ted Lasso, I listen to people without judgement, and I try to encourage people when they need it. I connect with how he never gives up on supporting the people around him and pushes people to do there best, as I try and do the same so the people close to me can succeed. Summary: Today we took notes on Rhetorical Analysis. Reflection: This will teach me how to properly write a Rhetorical Analysis Essay. It will also help me be able to identify rhetorical devices in a text which will give me a better understanding of the text.
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Think about a time when someone challenged your opinion or told you that you were wrong. What was the disagreement about, and how did you defend yourself? Did you change their mind, or did they change yours?

 Prompt: A time when someone told me I was wrong was when my brother and I were arguing over a math problem. He was struggling with a problem and had asked me for help, so I helped him with his homework. When I was going over his answers I noticed that he had gotten a problem wrong and told him so he could fix it. He got mad at me and told me that he had done it right and I was wrong. I worked out the problem to show him that I was right, but he still didn't believe me. To prove who was right, I googled the answer and it showed that I was right about the answer. He finally accepted that he had done the problem wrong and that I had done it the right way. Summary: Today in class we did vocabulary assignment 4. Reflection: This will help expand my vocabulary. It will also help make my writing sound more sophisticated and advanced.
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Have you ever worried about what others think of you? How did it affect your actions or decisions? Share a personal experience and use hypophora at least once in your response.

 Prompt: I have worried about what others think of me. I am usually afraid that I will say or do something that others won't like or find odd and won't like me because of it. I have also decided to participate in certain activities because I want others to like me. There was this one time where our school went to Six Flags and a bunch of people wanted to ride this really big roller coaster and they were trying to convince me to ride it. I hate rollercoasters and didn't want to ride it but I didn't want them to think I wasn't fun so I decided to ride it anyway. Right before the roller coaster took off I asked myself "Why did I agree to this" even though I knew the answer was because I cared more about what others thought of me than what I thought of myself. Summary: Today in class we learned different rhetorical devices. Reflection: This will help me be able to write a rhetorical analysis essay. It will also help me improve my writing by using different tec...
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Consider the following statement: "We spend more time connecting online but less time connecting in person." Do you agree or disagree with this antithesis? Explain your perspective using personal experiences. Discuss how technology has influenced the way people communicate and build relationships. In your response, include at least one original example of antithesis.

 Prompt: I disagree with this antithesis. In my personal experience I connect with people the most in person. I think it builds more genuine connections and makes conversations flow easier. Technology definitely has led more people to using the internet to connect with others and I do connect with my friends online as well, but not as much as I do in person. While online connections can allow you to connect with people across the globe, in person connections build stronger relationships and connections. Summary: Today in class we learned about rhetorical devices. Reflection: This will help me be able to write a rhetorical analysis essay. It will also help me improve my writing by using different techniques.
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Think about a time when you exaggerated something to make a point, tell a story, or get someone's attention. What happened? What did you say? Why did you exaggerate? Looking back, do you think your exaggeration made your message more effective? Explain.

 Prompt: A time when I exaggerated something to make a point is when I was telling my friends about a when I was driving and was stuck behind someone going slow. I said that they were driving as slow as a turtle. I did this to put emphasis on how slow they were driving. I think this made my message more effective because my friends knew that they weren't actually going as slow as a turtle, but understood that the person was going under the speed limit. Putting emphasis on how slow the person was driving helps me drive my point and makes my friends engaged. Summary: Today in class we learned about rhetorical devices. Reflection: This will help me be able to write a rhetorical analysis essay. It will also help me improve my writing by using different techniques.
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