Rhetorical Terms Row 2 Flashcards
fable
A concise and brief story intended to provide a moral lesson at the end
-ex. the boy who cried wolf, there is no believing a liar even when he tells the truth
Figurative language
Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation
-similes/metaphors/personification
Hubris
Extreme pride and arrogance within a character that ultimately brings about his downfall
ex: Frankenstein
Hyperbole
A figure of speech that involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis
ex: I’m dying of shame
Imagery
The use of figurative language to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses
ex: It was dark and dim in the forest
Inductive reasoning
logical process in which many ideas, all believed true are combined to obtain a specific conclusion ex: Every time you eat peanuts, your throat swells up, and you can’t breathe. You are allergic to peanuts.
Inference
when logical deductions are made based on the premises assumed to be true
She was lying on the floor, her torso wasn’t moving up and down, and blood was pouring out the side of her body
Invective
abusive or insulting language
ex: you’re a chicken if you don’t do it
Irony
Words used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual
ex: The name of Britain’s biggest dog is named tiny
Jargon
Type of language or word specific to a profession or industry
ex:
- Deviated septum “broken nose”
- Negative asset flow “losing money”
Juxtaposition
Placing two things together with a contrasting affect
ex: It was the best of times it was the worst of times
Logical fallacy
error in reasoning that renders an argument invaliIncreasingly, people are coming to believe that Eastern religions help us to get in touch with our true inner being.
ex: bandwagon Therefore, Eastern religions help us to get in touch with our true inner being
Logos
Convince or persuade a targeted audience by employing reason or logic
ex: Harvard is a good school because of graduation rate is 97.5
Metaphor
Comparing something without using “like” or “as” It makes a comparison between a implied or hidden concept
ex:
- That assignment was a breeze
- My brother was boiling mad
Metonymy
An allusory sorry reference to something that is linked to the concept but is it really a part of it
ex:
- Nice wheels!
