Rhetorical Devices Flashcards
Anecdote
a very short story related to the topic of the text
Allusion
when an author using a brief or casual reference to a famous person, group, historical event, place, or work of art
Analogy
a figurative device that draws a parallel bet when two unlike things that have several common qualities of parts of resembelence
Diction
the word choice or style of speaking that a writer or speaker uses
Hyperbole
refers to statements that use exaggerated language to emphasize a point
Imagery
uses a vivid description that appeals to a reader’s senses to create an image or idea in their head
Juxtaposition
when a writer or speaker places two things side by side to highlight their differences
Euphemism
a polite phrase or word used in place of one that may be too direct or harsh
Metaphor
a comparison between two unlike things
Perspective
how the text is being presented to readers. whos pov is the text being told from?
Parallelism
a balance within one or more sentences of similar phrases or clauses that have the same grammatical structure
Rhetorical Question
when the author asks a question that not supposed to be answered but to prove a point
Repetition
when an author repeats words or phrases to add emphasis on a specific topic
Tone
how the author feels about the topic
Transitions
words that help flow with the text
Understatement
a rhetorical device in which an author describes something as less than it actually is
Syntax
the way words are put together to form phrases, clauses, and sentences
Satire
when an author uses humor, irony, or sarcasm to make or criticize something
