Rhetorical Devices

Question 1

The art of persuasion

Answer 1

Rhetoric

Question 2

Credibility of the speaker

Answer 2

Define ethos in the context of rhetoric

Question 3

Emotional appeal

Answer 3

What does pathos appeal to

Question 4

Logical appeal

Answer 4

Logos appeals to

Question 5

List the three rhetorical appeals.

Answer 5

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos

Question 6

What is the Greek term for ‘ethics’ in rhetoric?

Answer 6

Ethos

Question 7

Successive clauses or sentences start with the same word(s)

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Anaphora

Question 8

Repetition of phrases or words at the ends of clauses or sentences

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Epistrophe

Question 9

Figure of speech where the order of terms in the first parallel clause is reversed in the second

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Chiasmus

Question 10

Comparison of two things that are alike in some respects

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Analogy

Question 11

The repetition of initial consonant sounds within a formal grouping or in close proximity in prose

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Alliteration

Question 12

Successive clauses or sentences that are similarly structured, making it easier for the reader/listener to concentrate on the message

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Parallel structure

Question 13

A sentence that withholds its main idea until the end, creating suspense and increasing audience attention

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Periodic sentence

Question 14

A literary device that implies comparison or contrast by placing two entities side by side

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Juxtaposition

Question 15

Contrasting relationship between two ideas, emphasizing the contrast

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Antithesis

Question 16

The practice of omitting conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses

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asyndeton

Question 17

Using an essential part of something to refer to the whole or vice versa

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synecdoche

Question 18

A linked term or associated term used to represent a thing it is linked to

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metonymy

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Argument where a general conclusion is gotten from smaller conclusions/facts (top down reasoning)

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Deductive reasoning

Question 20

Small conclusion is then eventually applied to the class as a whole (bottom up reasoning)

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Inductive reasoning

Question 21

Contradictory statements which reveal a reality that is different from what appears to be true (what should happen vs what acc does)

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Irony

Question 22

Form of verbal irony (playful or sharp) means the opposite of what is said

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Sarcasm

Question 23

Dark/cynical mocking- humor that usually comes at adversity and may be targeted at ones own self

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Sardonic humor

Question 24

Act of deliberately showing lack of emotion in form of comedic delivery

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Deadpan/dry humor

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Act of belittling oneself, undervaluing, or being excessively modest

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Self deprecation

Question 26

A double negative is used to achieve a modesty/polite response

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Litotes

Question 27

Ordinary language, informational and conversational, peoples normal language (where they are from)

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Colloquialism

Question 28

When something is addressed as if it is present

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Apostrophe

Question 29

Use of angry, insulting, or inappropriate language, swearing with a purpose

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Invective

Question 30

Literary device designed to illustrate or reveal information traits of one character through comparing and contrasting through another character

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Foil

Question 31

Substitution for a less harsh or blunt expression

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Euphemism

Question 32

Question raised and answered by the author

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Hypophora

Question 33

Information or rumors deliberately spread to help or harm person group or institution

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Propaganda

Question 34

A memorable phrase statement of truth or opinion has gained credit through long use

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Aphorism

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Refers to an expression that has been overused that it loses its general meaning also may refer to actions and events that are predictable because of some previous events

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Cliche

Question 36

Indirect reference to a person event or piece of literature

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Allusion

Question 37

Type of literature that is written to inform or instruct the reader, especially in moral or political lessons

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Didacticism

Question 38

A brief, personal story taught by the speaker

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Anecdote

Question 39

A short narrative illustrating a lesson by comparison or analogy you can help clarify an idea (usually religious/moral)

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Parable