Engager #1

The Term: Generalization

A generalization is where you paint an entire group with one broad stroke.
“Our brains don’t like effort; they view it as a threat”

“We all sleep in if we can…”

How It Engages
Generalization is often used when an author wants people to feel connected to
something larger.

After previous two years’ extracurriculars, we all wanted to see the Stapleton Forum lose
the tug-of-war last year…
 Engager #2
The Term: Juxtaposition

Juxtaposition is where you put two things next to each other to

illustrate a contrast.

Ex: “It is the east and Juliet is the sun/Arise fair sun and kill the envious
moon.”

How it Engages

Juxtaposition engages the audience because the contrast is striking

“Ask yourself this. Are you better off than you were four years ago?”
 Engager #3
The Term: Rhetorical Questions

Rhetorical questions are where the author uses questions without expecting an
answer

Ex: “How many roads must a man walk down before you can call him a
man?”

How it Engages

Rhetorical Questions are meant to engage the audience by getting them answering
questions internally.

We are all looking for our place in the world. But how do we find it? Where should we look?
 Now You Try

Take 15 minutes to strive to add or improve the following

to your argument:
❖ A counterargument
❖ Generalizations
❖ Juxtaposition
❖ Rhetorical questions