RODMAN RHETORIC

Theme and Concept Analysis

Standards

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9.5.6.6

Determine analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose. an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and

9.5.3.3

Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them.

9.9.5.5

Analyze in detail how an author’s ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of a text (e.g., a section or chapter).

9.5.4.4

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language of a court opinion differs from that of a newspaper).

9.5.9.9

Analyze seminal U.S. documents of historical and literary significance, including how they address related themes and concepts.

What is LOADED LANGUAGE?

• Language that is overly biased • Language that is intentionally persuasive • Language that is emotionally charged • Language that emphasizes/exaggerates • Language that has strong connotation (positive or negative)

Dennis Rodman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZFiWb9z_iQ

Version #1

Chicago Bulls forward Dennis Rodman faces a suspension by the NBA for his wild and theatrical behavior in Saturday night's game at New Jersey. Rodman was given his notice of leave with 1:31 left in the first quarter of Saturday's game after receiving his second technical foul. Rodman appeared to have bumped an official during a heated discussion over the foul. Consistent with past heroics, and to the delight of the Chicago faithful, Rodman then removed his shirt as he paraded around the court before finally exiting stage left into his team's locker room.

What kind of diction is used to describe Rodman’s actions?

• Underline intentional word choice (diction) used by the author to describe Rodman’s actions? • Now, analyze the words you have underlined.

How would you describe the writer’s tone?

UNDERLINE

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIONS Chicago Bulls forward Dennis Rodman faces a suspension by the NBA for his wild and theatrical behavior in Saturday night's game at New Jersey. Rodman was given his notice of leave with 1:31 left in the first quarter of Saturday's game after receiving his second technical foul. Rodman appeared to have bumped an official during a heated discussion over the foul. Consistent with past heroics, and to the delight of the Chicago faithful, Rodman then removed his shirt as he paraded around the court before finally exiting stage left into his team's locker room.

Version #2

Chicago Bulls forward Dennis Rodman faces yet another suspension by the NBA for his dangerous tirade in Saturday night's game at Chicago. Rodman was ejected with 1:31 left in the first quarter after receiving his second technical foul. Rodman then proceeded to head-butt referee Ted Bernhardt, catching him just above the left eye. In typical fashion, Rodman then ripped off his shirt and stormed around the court, pausing briefly to knock over a water cooler in front of a group of stunned young boys before finally leaving.

What kind of diction is used to describe Rodman’s actions?

• Underline intentional word choice (diction) used by the author to describe Rodman’s actions? • Now, analyze the words you have underlined.

How would you describe the writer’s tone?

UNDERLINE

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIONS Chicago Bulls forward Dennis Rodman faces yet another suspension by the NBA for his dangerous tirade in Saturday night's game at Chicago. Rodman was ejected with 1:31 left in the first quarter after receiving his second technical foul. Rodman then proceeded to head-butt referee Ted Bernhardt, catching him just above the left eye. In typical fashion, Rodman then ripped off his shirt and stormed around the court, pausing briefly to knock over a water cooler in front of a group of stunned young boys before finally leaving.

Loaded Language?

Chicago Bulls forward Dennis Rodman faces yet another suspension by the NBA for his dangerous tirade in Saturday night's game at Chicago. Rodman was ejected with 1:31 left in the first quarter after receiving his second technical foul . Rodman then proceeded to head-butt referee Ted Bernhardt, catching him just above the left eye . In typical fashion, Rodman then ripped off his shirt and stormed around the court, pausing briefly to knock over a water cooler in front of a group of stunned young boys before finally leaving .