Rhetorical Devices #2 Flashcards
Repetition of a word or phrase after an intervening word or phrase
Diascope
The writer’s word choices, especially with regard to their correctness, clearness, or effectiveness
Diction
A style of writing in which the primary aim of teaching or instructing, especially the teaching of moral or ethical principles
Didactic
Figure of amplification in which a subject is divided into constituent parts or details, and may include a listing of causes, effects, problems, solutions, conditions, and consequences
Enumeration
Figure of emphasis in which a single word or short phrase, usually interrupting normal speech
Expletive
The strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word, devoid of any emotion attitude, or color
Denotation
A more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept
Euphemism
The introductory material, which creates the tone, gives the setting, and introduces the characters and conflict
In essays, one of the four chief types of composition, the others being argumentation, description, and narration
Exposition
A metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout the work
Extended Metaphor
Writing or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid
Figurative Language
A device used to produce figurative language
Figure of Speech
Describes traditions for each genre
Generic Convention
The major category into which a literary work fits
Genre
Any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice
Homily
A figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement
Hyperbole
