Persuasive Devices Flashcards
(20 cards)
Anaphora
Repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of subsequent sentences
Anadiplosis
Repetition of the word from the end of one sentence to the beginning of the next
Antistrophe
The repetition of the same words at the end of
consecutive phrases, clauses, sentences, and
paragraphs
Tricolon
A series of three parallel words, phrases, or clauses
Rhetorical question
A question is asked for mere effect, rather than a question that needs to be answered
Chiasmus
The repetition and/or reversal of words or grammaticl sturcture across two phrases (concepts must be related)
Anecdote
A brief narrative describing an interesting or amusing event
Emotive language
Language aimed at evoking emotion in your reader
Hyperbole
Exaggerated statements or claims
Meiosis
Understatement
Declarative
These sentences are used to state information
Interrogative
These sentences ask questions
Exclamatory
These sentences express emotion
Counter argument
You consider the possible argument against your point of view and oppose it
Circular structure
Repetition of an idea, word, phrase, atmosphere at the beginning and end of a piece of writing. something at the end of an essay that refers back to the beginningL
Links between paragraphs
Repeat words, ideas or phrases to show that ideas are connected and there is a clear structure to your essay
Connectives and linking phrases
Use these to show how ideas are progressing as well as the direction of your writing
Topic sentences
This stares your point and identifies the main idea of the paragraph
Range of paragraph lengths for effect
Use these as a way of orgainizing ideas and controlling your reader
Range of sentence types for effect
Use a variety of different sentences purposefully and for effect
