Rhetorical Devices Flashcards
Allusion
Brief reference to a person, place, event, or passage
Allegory
Story, poem, or picture that reveals a hidden meaning through symbolism
Anecdote
Account of some happening
Analogy
Comparison between 2 unlike things
Aphorism
Concise statement of principle or precept given in concise words
Antithesis
Person or thing that is direct opposite of something else
Appeal to authority
People recognized for their special knowledge (ethos)
Appeal to fear
Frighten audiance (pathos)
Appeal to patriotism/ pride
Appeals to audiance’s love of country, act in oder maintain dignity
Diction
Choice and use of specific words
Juxtaposition
Placing of 2+ items side by side to develop contrast
Bandwagon
Convince audience that the speaker’s view is the popular, winning side
Conceit
Extended metaphor, analogy of 2 strikingly different things
Contrast
Compare as to point out striking differences
Extended metaphor
Protracted metaphor, conceit which makes a series of parallel comparisons
Hyperbole
Exaggeration of fact for serious, comic effect
Imagery
Descriptions which impress images of things
Irony
Method of humorous, sarcastic expression which the intended meaning is the opposite
Last resort
Logical arguement that attempts to convince the audience have no other choice but to accept speaker’s views
Logical reasoning
Arguing according to principles of correct reasoning
Parallelism
Using the same part of speech under multiple occasions
Repetition
Repeating words or phrases for emphasis
Rhetorical question
To ask a question without intending a response
Sarcasm
Taunting, sneering, caustic remark
