Rhetorical Devices

Question 1

Allegory

Answer 1

Using elements in a text to symbolize an abstraction in addition to the literal meaning. Usually with a moral truth about human existence.

Question 2

Alliteration

Answer 2

The repetition of sounds, especially initial consonants.

Question 3

Allusion

Answer 3

Reference to an event, place, or person from history literature, or mythology.

Question 4

Ambiguity

Answer 4

Multiple meanings or interpretations to a word or phrase.

Question 5

Amplification

Answer 5

Repeating an idea and adding more detail to it.

Question 6

Analogy

Answer 6

Relationship/Comparision between two things.

Question 7

Anaphora

Answer 7

Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of a sentence or clause.

Question 8

Anecdote

Answer 8

A short narrative of interesting or amusing episode or event.

Question 9

Antanagoge

Answer 9

Downplaying a negative point by placing it next to a stronger, positive one.

Question 10

Antithesis

Answer 10

Two contrasting ideas are combined or juxtaposed.

Question 11

Apostrophe

Answer 11

An interruption in the flow of writing to address a personified idea or object.

Question 12

Chiasmus

Answer 12

A figure of speech in which syntax is parallel, but the order is reversed.

Question 13

Climax

Answer 13

Organizing ideas in writing so they proceed from least to most important.

Question 14

Colloquialism

Answer 14

The use of slang or familiar language.

Question 15

Connotation

Answer 15

Implied, suggested meaning or emotional association of a word.

Question 16

Deductive Reasoning

Answer 16

Using a general premise to draw a specific conclusion.

Question 17

Denotation

Answer 17

The literal definition of a word.

Question 18

Epistrophe

Answer 18

Word or phrase is repeated at the end of a sentence or clause.

Question 19

Extended Metaphor

Answer 19

Metaphor developed at great length occurring throughout a text.

Question 20

Euphemism

Answer 20

More agreeable or less offensive way to state an idea.

Question 21

Hyperbole

Answer 21

An extreme exaggeration.

Question 22

Hypophora

Answer 22

Question asked then immediately answered.

Question 23

Imagery

Answer 23

Sensory details or figurative language used to represent ideas.

Question 24

Inductive Reasoning

Answer 24

Using specific premise to draw a general conclusion.

Question 25

Invective

Answer 25

An emotionally violent, verbal denunciation, or attack using strong, abusive language.

Question 26

Jargon

Answer 26

The diction used by a specific group with similar activity or profession.

Question 27

Juxtaposition

Answer 27

Placing things side by side for comparison.

Question 28

Metacognition

Answer 28

Knowledge about own things; thoughts and factors that influence your thinking.

Question 29

Metonymy

Answer 29

Using name of object as substitute for something closely associated with it.

Question 30

Metaphor

Answer 30

Direct comparison of two objects or ideas.

Question 31

Paradox

Answer 31

A seemingly contradicting situation which is actually true.

Question 32

Parallelism

Answer 32

The grammatical framing of words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs to give structural similarity.

Question 33

Parody

Answer 33

Exaggerated imitation of a serious work for humor.

Question 34

Personification

Answer 34

Giving human attributes to non-human things.

Question 35

Rhetorical Question

Answer 35

Not meant to be answered, asked for effect.

Question 36

Satire

Answer 36

Work that targets vice to draw attention to an issue for reform or ridicule.

Question 37

Syllogism

Answer 37

Deductive reasoning that presents two premises that lead to a sound conclusion.

Question 38

Symbolism

Answer 38

Use of image/object to represent an idea.

Question 39

Symploce

Answer 39

Repetition of words or phrases at both end and beginning of a sentence or clause.

Question 40

Synecdoche

Answer 40

Type of metaphor in which part represents whole thing.

Question 41

Unerstatement

Answer 41

Presenting something as less significant than it actually is.

Question 42

Vernacular

Answer 42

Differnece in dialect.