Rhetorical Devices

Question 0

Appeal to Fear

Answer 0

Using info to frighten the audience for the purpose of strengthening the argument

Question 1

Anecdote

Answer 1

A short story of some happening.

Question 2

Appeal to Patriotism

Answer 2

Persuading the audience to act by implying they are treasonous if they choose not to.

Question 3

Appeal to Pride

Answer 3

Convincing the audience that they must act in order to keep their dignity and self-respect

Question 4

Anticipation of Objection

Answer 4

Anticipating the opposing ideas and addressing them ahead of time

Question 5

Bandwagon

Answer 5

An attempt to strengthen an argument by convincing the audience that they are the “winning” side

Question 6

Contrasts

Answer 6

To point out large differences

Question 7

Ad hominem

Answer 7

Personal attacks on people who oppose the argument to make them less credible

Question 8

Flattery

Answer 8

Using praise in an attempt to connect to be audience and bring them to your side

Question 9

Logical reasoning

Answer 9

Arguing according to the principles of reasoning

Question 10

Repetition

Answer 10

Repeating words or phrases for emphasis

Question 11

Rhetorical questioning

Answer 11

Asking a question to the audience to prompt thought ( does not require an answer)