Rhetorical Devices 9

Question 1

Syllogism

Answer 1

a deductive system of formal logic that presents two premises, one called “major” and the second called “minor”, that inevitably lead to a sound conclusion.

Question 2

Symbol/Symbolism

Answer 2

anything that represents itself and stands for something else

Question 3

Syntax

Answer 3

the way an author chooses to join words into phrases, clauses, and sentences.

Question 4

Theme

Answer 4

the central idea or message of a work, the insight it offers into life

Question 5

Thesis

Answer 5

in expository writing, the thesis statement is the sentence or group of sentences that directly expresses the author’s opinion, purpose, meaning, or position.

Question 6

Tone

Answer 6

in expository writing, the thesis statements it he sentence or group of sentences that directly expresses the author’s opinion, purpose, meaning, or position

Question 7

Transition

Answer 7

a word or phrase that links different ideas

Question 8

Understatement

Answer 8

the ironic minimalizing of fact, understatement presents something as less significant than it is