3.06 "Repent, Harlequin!" Said the Ticktockman

One short story that is often studied for its rhetorical appeal is "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut. 

In this story, Vonnegut uses a variety of rhetorical devices to convey the dangers of a dystopian society in which everyone is forced to be equal. He uses imagery, repetition, and irony to show the negative consequences of the government's attempt to create equality by making everyone average. 

Read (or read and listen) to the story. 

3.06 Assessment:

Identify and discuss the strongest use of rhetoric in one of the two short stories. How does the rhetoric of each story contribute to its effectiveness? Organize your response in two to three complete paragraphs.