Rhetorical Devices Review for Quiz Flashcards
1
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Allusion
A
A reference to something famous.
2
Q
Anecdote
A
An amusing story about a personal experience.
3
Q
Counter argument/ Counterclaim
A
An argument in which the speaker states or anticipates an objection from the audience.
4
Q
Ethos
A
An argument in which the speaker is an expert in that area or has information from experts. When a person’s morals or values are presented.
5
Q
Pathos
A
An argument that is intended to appeal to your emotions.
6
Q
Logos
A
An argument in which the speaker presents facts or statistics.
7
Q
Repetition
A
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated multiple times.
8
Q
Rhetorical Question
A
When the speaker asks a question in order to engage the ausdience in what’s being presented.
9
Q
Call to Action
A
The speaker is trying to get the audience to do something.
