Rhetorical Device Test Flashcards
“We have petitioned, we have remonstrated, we have petitioned…”
Anaphora
“… and listen to the of that siren until she transforms us into beasts.”
Allusion to Greek Mythology
“Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation?”
Rhetorical Question
“Who have eyes but cannot see, and have ears but cannot hear.”
Parellelism
“Peace, Peace, but there is no peace.”
Repitition
What was Patrick Henry arguing for?
Call to Arms
“From such an assembly could a more perfect production be expected?”
Rhetorical Question
“And I think it will astonish our enemies, who are waiting with confidence to hear, that our councils are confounded like those of the builders of Babel.”
Allusion to the Story of Babel
“Within these walls they were born, and here they shall die.”
Antithesis
What was Ben Franklin arguing for?
Unamity
“He has refused […] He has affected […] He has erected […]”
Anaphora
“With certain unalienable rights: that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness;”
Allusion to John Locke
What did Thomas Jefferson argue for?
Independance
“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly.”
Parellelism
“America did not, nor does not, want force; but she wanted a proper application of that force.”
Antithesis
Sermon
A speech intended to provide religious instruction
Political Speech
A speech focusing on an issue relating to government
Address
A formal speech prepared for a special occasion, such as the dedication of a memorial or the inauguration of a new leader
“… we can not dedicate - we can not consecrate - we can not hollow - this ground.”
Restatement
“We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans…”
Anaphora
“From such an assembly can a perfect production be expected?”
Rhetorical Question
“The war is inevitable - and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come!”
Repitition
“With malice toward none; with charity for all…”
Parallelism
“… ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.”
Antithesis
“… as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”
Exclamation
Restatement
Expressing the same ideas using different words
Anaphora
Repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginning of successive sentences, clauses, or phrases
Rhetorical Questions
Questions asked for effect rather than answers
Repetition
Restating an idea using the same words
Parallelism
Repeating a Grammatical Structure
Antithesis
Juxtaposition of strongly contrasting words, images, or ideas
Exclamation
an emotional statement, often indicated in texts by an exclamation mark
Oratory
Formal public speaking
Diction
Word Choice
Constitution
physical makeup of a person
Prudence
Carefulness; Caution
Omnipotent
All-Powerful
Mediator
One who reconciles opposing groups
Induce
Cause; Bring about
Allusion
References to well-known people or events from history, literature, the Bible, and other sources
Insidious
Deceitful; Treacherous
Privilidges
Special rights; Advantages
Vigilant
Alert to danger
Despotism
Absolute rule; Tyranny
Salutary
Beneficial; promoting a good purpose
Unanimity`
Complete agreement
Candid
Honest; Straightforward
Assent
Agreement
Harass
Attack; Bother
Tyranny
Oppressive power
Redress
Compensation for a wrong done
Acquience
Agree without protest
Rectitude
Correctness; Righteousness
Prudent
Sensible; Careful
What are 3 examples that imply Water = God’s Wrath in John Edward’s Sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”
- “The wrath of God is like great waters that are dammed for the present…”
- “There is nothing but the mere pleasure of God that holds the waters back…”
- “If God should only withdraw His hand from the floodgate…”
