Rhetorical Devices Flashcards
The art of persuasion
Rhetoric
Credibility of the speaker
Define ethos in the context of rhetoric
Emotional appeal
What does pathos appeal to
Logical appeal
Logos appeals to
List the three rhetorical appeals.
- Ethos
- Pathos
- Logos
What is the Greek term for ‘ethics’ in rhetoric?
Ethos
Successive clauses or sentences start with the same word(s)
Anaphora
Repetition of phrases or words at the ends of clauses or sentences
Epistrophe
Figure of speech where the order of terms in the first parallel clause is reversed in the second
Chiasmus
Comparison of two things that are alike in some respects
Analogy
The repetition of initial consonant sounds within a formal grouping or in close proximity in prose
Alliteration
Successive clauses or sentences that are similarly structured, making it easier for the reader/listener to concentrate on the message
Parallel structure
A sentence that withholds its main idea until the end, creating suspense and increasing audience attention
Periodic sentence
A literary device that implies comparison or contrast by placing two entities side by side
Juxtaposition
Contrasting relationship between two ideas, emphasizing the contrast
Antithesis
The practice of omitting conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses
asyndeton
Using an essential part of something to refer to the whole or vice versa
synecdoche
A linked term or associated term used to represent a thing it is linked to
metonymy
Argument where a general conclusion is gotten from smaller conclusions/facts (top down reasoning)
Deductive reasoning
Small conclusion is then eventually applied to the class as a whole (bottom up reasoning)
Inductive reasoning
Contradictory statements which reveal a reality that is different from what appears to be true (what should happen vs what acc does)
Irony
Form of verbal irony (playful or sharp) means the opposite of what is said
Sarcasm
Dark/cynical mocking- humor that usually comes at adversity and may be targeted at ones own self
Sardonic humor
Act of deliberately showing lack of emotion in form of comedic delivery
Deadpan/dry humor
Act of belittling oneself, undervaluing, or being excessively modest
Self deprecation
A double negative is used to achieve a modesty/polite response
Litotes
Ordinary language, informational and conversational, peoples normal language (where they are from)
Colloquialism
When something is addressed as if it is present
Apostrophe
Use of angry, insulting, or inappropriate language, swearing with a purpose
Invective
Literary device designed to illustrate or reveal information traits of one character through comparing and contrasting through another character
Foil
Substitution for a less harsh or blunt expression
Euphemism
Question raised and answered by the author
Hypophora
Information or rumors deliberately spread to help or harm person group or institution
Propaganda
A memorable phrase statement of truth or opinion has gained credit through long use
Aphorism
Refers to an expression that has been overused that it loses its general meaning also may refer to actions and events that are predictable because of some previous events
Cliche
Indirect reference to a person event or piece of literature
Allusion
Type of literature that is written to inform or instruct the reader, especially in moral or political lessons
Didacticism
A brief, personal story taught by the speaker
Anecdote
A short narrative illustrating a lesson by comparison or analogy you can help clarify an idea (usually religious/moral)
Parable
