Rhetorical Terms Flashcards
A reference to some famous literary work, historical figure, or event
Allusion
Upon appeals to reason, evidence proving the argument, and sometimes emotion to persuade, prove a point, or incite readers to action
Argumentation
The principle of clarity and logical adherence to a topic that binds together all parts of a composition
Coherence
A rhetorical mode used to develop an essay whose primary aim is to depict a scene, person, thing or idea
Description
Word choice
Diction
Writing whose chief aim is to explain; tell not show
Exposition
Language that is not meant to be taken literally; the words take on another meaning
Figurative language
A figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement
Hyperbole
A phrase or expression that evokes a picture or describes a scene
Imagery/image
The use of language in such a way that apparent meaning contrasts sharply with real meaning
Irony
A figurative image that implies the similarity between things otherwise dissimilar
Metaphor
The pervading impression made on the feelings of the reader
Mood
An account of events as they happen
Narration
Two words or phrases written or spoken together that have contradictory meanings
Oxymoron
The speed at which a piece of writing moves along
Pacing
A statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but upon closer inspection contains some degree of truth or validity
Paradox
The principle of coherent writing requiring that coordinating elements be given the same
Parallelism
A work that closely imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule
Parody
Attributing to human qualities to nonhuman entities
Personification
The perspective from which a piece of writing is developed
Point of view
The art of using persuasive language
Rhetoric
The art of using credibility
Ethos
The art of using logic
Logos
The art of using emotion
Pathos
The variety, the conventions, and the purposes of using the major kinds of writing
Rhetorical modes
A figure of speech which implies a similarity between things otherwise dissimilar using like or as in comparison
Simile
The characteristic of selecting facts, words, or emphasis to achieve a preconceived intent
Slanting
The way a writer writes
Style
A situation of the moment that requires a response
Subject
To whom the text is directed torwards
Audience
Whomever is giving the text
Speaker
Includes the three elements to the art of persuasion
Rhetorical appeals
Main body of a piece of writing
Text
Teacher of rhetoric
Rhetor
The context of a rhetorical act, made up of a rhetor, an issue, a medium, and an audience
Rhetorical situation
A particular time, reason, or cause
Occasion
Circumstances that form the setting for an event
Context
The reason for which something is done
Purpose
Includes the three persuasive strategies in triangle form
Rhetorical triangle
The aspect of someone’s character that is presented to or perceived by others
Persona
Information, especially if a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political view
Propaganda
A notice or announcement pin a public setting promoting a product service or event or publicizing a vacancy
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