Rhetorical Devices

Question 1

Rhetorical Devices

Answer 1

Techniques writers use to enhance their arguments and communicate more effectively

Question 2

Repetition

Answer 2

Repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable

Example: Let there be justice for all. Let there be peace for all. Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.

Question 3

Parallelism

Answer 3

When parts of the sentence are grammatically the same, or similar in construction

Example: We cannot, we must not, refuse to protect the right of every American to vote in every election… And we ought not , and we cannot, and we must not wait another eight months to get a bill.

Question 4

Analogy

Answer 4

A point by point comparison between two things that are alike in some respect

Example: Have you heard the canned, frozen and processed product being dished up to the world as American popular music today?

Question 5

Rhetorical Question

Answer 5

self-evident, and used for style as an impressive persuasive device

Question 6

Argument

Answer 6

Speech or writing that presents a claim about an issue or problem and supports it with reasons and evidence

Question 7

Claim

Answer 7

The writer’s position on a issue or problem

Why is the writer giving the speech?

Question 8

Support

Answer 8

Any material that serves to prove a claim

Question 9

Counter argument/counter claim

Answer 9

An argument made to answer an opposing argument

Question 10

Evidence

Answer 10

Specific pieces of information that support a claim

Question 11

Generalization

Answer 11

A broad statement about a class or category of people, ideas, or things based on only a study of some of its members

(Stereotyping)

Question 12

Bias

Answer 12

An inclination toward a particular judgment on a topic or issue