Rhetorical Devices Flashcards
the repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of the consecutive words
alliteration
an indirect reference to something literary, biblical, historical or cultural
allusion
an extended comparison between two seemingly different things
analogy
the repetition of words at the beginning of successive clauses
anaphora
explanatory or critical notes added to a text
annotation
the noun to which a later pronoun refers
antecedent
parallel structure that juxtaposes contrasting ideas
antithesis
a short, astute statement of general truth
aphorism
the use of words common to an earlier time period
archaic diction
one’s listener or readership; those to whom a speech or piece of writing is addressed
audience
an assertion, usually supported by evidence
claim
a use of informal or conversational language
colloquial/ism
a reluctant acknowledgement or yielding
concession
that which is implied by the word, as opposed to the word’s literal meaning
connotation
the literal meaning of a word
denotation
