Sophia Learning
Sophia: Oxymorons
This slideshow focuses on oxymoron by defining the term, discussing its purpose, and providing examples. L.9-10.5a Figures of Speech
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Movie Speech: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
A photograph, an audio mp3, and a transcript of Atticus Finch's monologue as he delivers the closing arguments in Tom Robinson's trial in the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Syntax (English I Reading)
This lesson focuses on syntax; All writers and speakers choose their words and the way they arrange them to make their work more powerful. You will see this in a segment of President Kennedy's speech and then in poetry; poets in...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Understatement
This is an encyclopedia entry for the word "Understatement." It defines the term, provides background information about it, and offers references.
Other
Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Fannie Lou Hamer and Social Activism
This lesson provides an insight into the rhetoric and social action of Fannie Lou Hamer. By focusing on three speeches through her career, students will better be able to understand how she was able to influence social change.
Brigham Young University
Silva Rhetoricae: Consonance
This site provides a very detailed definition of the term but does not give any examples. Part of a larger site of literary terms.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sculpture of Demosthenes
Demosthenes was a prominent Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens. His orations constitute a significant expression of contemporary Athenian intellectual prowess and provide an insight into the politics and culture of ancient...