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rhetoric terms Flashcards

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rhetoric

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the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

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A question asked merely for effect with no answer expected.

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rhetorical question

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an appeal based on logic or reason

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Logos

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Appeal to emotion

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Pathos

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Argument by reliability of character

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Ethos

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ethos, logos, pathos

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Appeals

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the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses

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Anaphora

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Sentence structure

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Syntax

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A writer’s or speaker’s choice of words

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Diction

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A reference to another work of literature, person, or event

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Allusion

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special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.

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Jargon

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the giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea

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Personification

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A comparison using “like” or “as”

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Simile

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A comparison without using like or as

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Metaphor

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A recurring theme, subject or idea

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Motif

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the direct opposite, a sharp contrast

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Antithesis

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the primary position taken by a writer or speaker

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Thesis

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18
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exaggeration for effect

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Hyperbole

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A figure of speech consisting of an understatement for effect

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Litotes

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A literary work that criticizes human misconduct and ridicules vices, stupidities, and follies. Often humorous, but not always. Seeks to initiate change

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Satire

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the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning

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Irony

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irony involving a situation in which actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended, so that the outcome is contrary to what was expected.

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situational irony

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when a reader is aware of something that a character isn’t

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dramatic irony

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A brief narrative that focuses on a particular incident or event.

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anecdote

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A comparison of two different things that are similar in some way

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Analogy

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All the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests. Social definition of a word

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Connotation

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The dictionary definition of a word

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Denotation

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A metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work.

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extended metaphor

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A device in literature where an object represents an idea.

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Symbolism

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a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work

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Theme

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Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character

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Tone

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Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader

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Mood

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two or more words, phrases, or clauses, that are similar in length and grammatical form

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parallelism/parallel structure

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the perspective from which a story is told

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point of view

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he telling of a story or an account of an event or series of events. (Fancy word for story)

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Narrative

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A conclusion one can draw from the presented details.

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Inference

37
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a concise statement of a truth or principle

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Aphorism

38
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describes specific, observable things rather than ideas or qualities

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Concrete Language

39
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reasoning from general to specific

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deduction

40
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the occurrence of the same letter or sound

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Alliteration

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Repetition of vowel sounds

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Assonance

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A descriptive name or phrase used to characterize someone or something

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Epithet

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A narrative device that hints at coming events; often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader.

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Foreshadowing

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Decisions based on personal feelings rather than facts

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Subjectivity

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a style of writing that portrays the inner (often chaotic) workings of a character’s mind.

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stream of consciousness

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ridicule; make fun of

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mockery

47
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a work which imitates another in a ridiculous manner

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Parody

48
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a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference

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innuendo

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harsh, cutting language or tone intended to ridicule

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Sarcasm

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An emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language.

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invective

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