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Distinctio
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Rhetorical Device 8
Free Response
4. Give your own example of Distinctio.
You made it! In case of confusion due to abnormal ordering:
By Aaron Altman
Device: Distinctio
Definition: A clarification of crucial words
Purpose: To clarify so that the purpose of a sentence is clear, especially to distinguish likeliness, difficulty, or the goodness of something
Where to use: In persuasive and explanatory writing
Where NOT to use: creative, thought provoking, and "you-want-the-reader-to-interpret-what-you-said" writing
How NOT to use: excessively or with bias
Quiz for Candy
1. What is the purpose of this device?
2. How should it not be used?
Multiple choice
3. In which kind of writing is this device used in?
a. Persuasive
b. Scientific
c. Creative
Congratulations!
Yar found the treasure
DISTINCTIO!!!
Best clue EVER:
The DEFINITION!
- Elaborate on a word to ensure no misunderstandings
- Can be the difference between an argument made or lost
NEXT CLUE!!
The Writing it is Used in
- Persuasive
- Scientific/explanatory
Thank ya'll
Yar uncovered the Purpose!
Purpose:
- indicate how likely, good, or difficult something is
- to clarify
Where NOT to use:
- excessively
- with bias
Yar Second Clue
- Bill Clinton and Vince Lombardi
- Linking phrases
- "Which is to say"
- "By which I mean"
- "That is"
Yarrrr Quest begins with this rhyme
Yar Found Examples!!
- "The project must be completed soon, that is, within two months"
- "To create a perfect economy is unlikely, by which I mean practically impossible because of the complexity of the socio-political issues we are dealing with
Buried deep within the island,
Lies a treasure to be found.
Such a treasure will boost your English skills, but
You must search and scrutinize;
Find clues if you please.
Remember to define the clues,
Not only for yourself,
But for fellow pirates too!
Yar First Clue
- A very useful device
- Has to do with definitions