Rhetorical Device 1

Question 0

Establishes a clear, contrasting relationship between two ideas by joining then together or juxtaposing then, often in parallel structure.

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Antithesis

Question 1

A single word, or short phrase, usually interrupting normal syntax, used to lend emphasis to the words.

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Expletive

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The repeating of a word or expression while adding more detail to it, expands a word or idea to make sure the reader realizes it’s importance

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Amplification

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Substitutes for a particular attribute, the name of a famous person recognized for that attribute.

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Eponym

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Citing an example; using an illustrative story either true or fictitious

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Exemplum

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Detailing parts, causes, effects, or consequences to make a point more forcibly.

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Enumeratio

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Words that refer to ideas, qualities, attitudes and conditions that cannot be perceived with the senses.

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Abstract Language

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The tactic of inviting the audience to accept an assertion because everybody else does.

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Bandwagon

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Words that refer to objects, person, places, or conditions that can be perceived with the senses

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Concrete language

Question 9

Making an attack on the person rather than on the persons argument or particular issue

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As hominem

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Using words that have at least two different definitions to support or refute an issue

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Equivocation

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A fallacy of comparing two things that are not sufficiently alike to be compared

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False analogy

Question 12

An attack on an opposing point of view in order to less it’s credibility or to invalidate it

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Refutation

Question 13

An error in reasoning; a false argument

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Fallacy

Question 14

Joining of harsh sounds

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Cacophony