Rhetorical Terms 4

Question 1

Rhetoric

Answer 1

Principles governing writing effectively

Question 2

Rhetorical Modes

Answer 2

Describes the major kinds of writing

Question 3

Sarcasm

Answer 3

Language that is meant to hurt/ ridicule someone or something

Question 4

Satire

Answer 4

Targets human vices or social institutions for reform or ridicule

Question 5

Semantics

Answer 5

Studies the meaning of words

Question 6

Style

Answer 6

Classification of authors or choices in writing devices

Question 7

Subject Compliment

Answer 7

The word that follows a linking verb and complements it by renaming or describing

Question 8

Subordinate Clause

Answer 8

Contains both subject and verb but doesn’t express a complete thought

Question 9

Syllogism

Answer 9

Deductive system of formal logic the presents 2 premises that lead to a conclusion (major, minor)

Question 10

Symbol

Answer 10

Represents something else

Question 11

Syntax

Answer 11

They way the author chooses to join words into sentences

Question 12

Theme

Answer 12

Central idea or message of a work

Question 13

Thesis

Answer 13

Sentence(s) that directly expresses view

Question 14

Tone

Answer 14

Authors attitude toward their material

Question 15

Transition

Answer 15

Word that links different ideas

Question 16

Understatement

Answer 16

Ironic minimizing of fact

Question 17

Wit

Answer 17

Intellectually amusing language that surprises and delights