Rhetorical Terms 13-24: Purposes

Question 1

didactic

Answer 1

teach a moral lesson in a simple way

Question 2

euphemism

Answer 2

replace severe or inappropriate words with more polite ones; provide an exaggeration or ironic meaning

Question 3

Petrarchan conceits

Answer 3

compare unlike objects

Question 4

Metaphysical conceits

Answer 4

compare physical and spiritual objects

Question 5

figurative language

Answer 5

give objects more detail

Question 6

conceit

Answer 6

understand a concept by comparing another example

Question 7

figure of speech vs figurative language

Answer 7

figurative language is broader (sound devices, imagery, figures of speech)

Question 8

figure of speech

Answer 8

express feelings using similar examples

Question 9

connotation

Answer 9

compare abstract ideas; more vivid

Question 10

generic convention

Answer 10

help reader identify genre

Question 11

denotation vs connotation

Answer 11

denotation is literal dictionary definition; connotation is social overtone

Question 12

denotation

Answer 12

help reader understand word’s meaning

Question 13

genre

Answer 13

author foundation, draw reader appeal

Question 14

diction

Answer 14

convey a mood, tone, or atmosphere

Question 15

homily

Answer 15

convey a moral lesson w/ spiritual examples