Ms. Kizlyk – AP Language
The Road by Cormac McCarthy Unit Study:
Rhetorical Analysis essay preparation
Directions: At the conclusion of our unit study on the novel, you will write an in-class essay
(this will take place on 10/26 or 10/27). To prepare for the essay, complete the following study
guide that focuses on diction, syntax, and figurative language/rhetorical devices. With each
example, think about how it contributes to the author’s tone, the mood/imagery that is created
for the reader, and the theme or overall message of the novel.
1) Diction – find examples of word choice that help to show the author’s tone, mood, and the theme; your
examples and also represent imagery.
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How does the diction in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall message?
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How does the diction in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall message?
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How does the diction in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall message?
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How does the diction in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall message?
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How does the diction in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall message?
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How does the diction in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall message?
2) Syntax – how does the author’s sentence structure contribute to the author’s tone, mood, and the theme;
your examples and also represent imagery.
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How does the syntax in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall message?
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How does the syntax in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall message?
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How does the syntax in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall message?
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How does the syntax in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall message?
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How does the syntax in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall message?
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How does the syntax in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall message?
3) Figurative Language/Rhetorical devices – find examples of figurative language/rhetorical devices that help
to show the author’s tone, mood, and the theme; your examples and also represent imagery.
Line/chapter #/page #:
How does the figurative language/rhetorical device in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall
message?
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How does the figurative language/rhetorical device in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall
message?
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How does the figurative language/rhetorical device in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall
message?
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How does the figurative language/rhetorical device in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall
message?
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How does the figurative language/rhetorical device in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall
message?
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How does the figurative language/rhetorical device in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall
message?
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How does the figurative language/rhetorical device in the above example aide in delivering McCarthy’s overall
message?