Rhetorical Devices 6 Flashcards
Generic Conventions
this term describes tradition for each genre
Genre
a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
Homily
this term literally means “sermon”, but more informally, it can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice.
Idiom
a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words.
Imagery
the sensory details or figurative language used to describe, arouse emotion, or represent abstractions.
Inference/Infer
to draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented.I
Invective
an emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language.
Logos
in writing and speaking, a persuasive appeal to the audience based on logic and reason.
Loose Sentence/Non-Periodic Sentence
a type of sentence in which the main idea (independent clause) comes first, followed by dependent grammatical unites such as phrases and clauses.
Mood
the prevailing atmosphere or emotional aura of work. Setting, tone, and events can affect the Mood which is similar to tone and atmosphere.
Motif
repetition of a distinctive feature , dominant idea, or literary device in an artistic or literary compostion
Narrative
the telling of a story or an account of an event or series of events.
Parody
a workt hat closely imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule.
Pathos
in writing and peaking, a persuasive appeal to the audience based on emotion
Pedantic
an adjective that describes words, phrases, or general tone that is overly scholarly, academic, or bookish.
