Question

part 2: identify the rhetorical strategy
directions: identify the rhetorical strategy used in each example.
choices: repetition, rhetorical question, strong word choice (diction), parallel structure

1. \we need change in our classrooms, change in our policies, and change in how we treat students.\

rhetorical strategy: _______________

1. \why should students be punished for asking for help?\

rhetorical strategy: _______________

1. \this decision was careless, damaging, and completely avoidable.\

rhetorical strategy: _______________

Explanation:

1. For example 4, the sentence uses repeated "change in..." structure for parallelism.
2. For example 5, it is a question posed to make a point, not seek an answer.
3. For example 6, the words "careless, damaging, completely avoidable" are strong, deliberate word choices to critique the decision.

Answer:

1. Parallel Structure
2. Rhetorical Question
3. Strong Word Choice (Diction)