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Rhetorical Devices Flashcards

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Allusion

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Brief reference to a person, place, event, or passage

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Allegory

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Story, poem, or picture that reveals a hidden meaning through symbolism

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Anecdote

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Account of some happening

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Analogy

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Comparison between 2 unlike things

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Aphorism

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Concise statement of principle or precept given in concise words

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Antithesis

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Person or thing that is direct opposite of something else

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Appeal to authority

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People recognized for their special knowledge (ethos)

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Appeal to fear

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Frighten audiance (pathos)

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Appeal to patriotism/ pride

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Appeals to audiance’s love of country, act in oder maintain dignity

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Diction

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Choice and use of specific words

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Juxtaposition

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Placing of 2+ items side by side to develop contrast

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Bandwagon

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Convince audience that the speaker’s view is the popular, winning side

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Conceit

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Extended metaphor, analogy of 2 strikingly different things

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Contrast

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Compare as to point out striking differences

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Extended metaphor

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Protracted metaphor, conceit which makes a series of parallel comparisons

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Hyperbole

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Exaggeration of fact for serious, comic effect

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Imagery

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Descriptions which impress images of things

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Irony

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Method of humorous, sarcastic expression which the intended meaning is the opposite

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Last resort

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Logical arguement that attempts to convince the audience have no other choice but to accept speaker’s views

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Logical reasoning

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Arguing according to principles of correct reasoning

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Parallelism

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Using the same part of speech under multiple occasions

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Repetition

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Repeating words or phrases for emphasis

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Rhetorical question

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To ask a question without intending a response

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Sarcasm

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Taunting, sneering, caustic remark

11th Grade English (8 decks)

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