Unit 3 Lesson 5: Rhetoric Flashcards
allusion
a reference to a familiar person or thing
diction
an author’s or speaker’s choice of words
evidence
the facts and information that support an idea or analysis
mood
the emotional response a writer or speaker evokes
rhetoric
the art of using language to persuade
syntax
the arrangement of words and phrases
Before creating a rhetorical work, the author or speaker must consider what factors
Before creating a rhetorical work, the author or speaker must consider their intended audience, their argument, the evidence that supports the argument, and the organization of that evidence.
What are 2 important aspects of rhetoric
Diction and syntax are important aspects of rhetoric as well.
What si teh affect of good rhetoric
The best rhetoric affects the emotions of the listener or reader.
How does an orator or author use syntax
r. The orator or author chooses specific words and phrasing that are evocative and dramatic.
What does diction and syntax create in a rhetorical text
Diction and syntax can create a particular mood in a rhetorical text.
anaphora
the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of sentences
antithesis
the stating of two opposite ideas using the same grammatical structure
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assonance
the repetition of vowel sounds
asyndeton
the omission of the conjunctions that ordinarily coordinate words or clauses
epistrophe
the repetition of a word or phrase at the end of clauses or sentences
hyperbole
exaggeration
hypophora
posing a question and then immediately supplying the answer
irony
the use of words to express the opposite of the literal meaning
metaphor
a figure of speech that compares two unlike things
metonymy
the use of one object or idea to refer to a related object or idea
parallelism
the use of grammatically similar phrases or sentences
personification
giving an inanimate object the qualities of animate objects
rhetorical question
asking a question for effect rather than for an answer
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rhetorical techniques
stylistic or literary devices or language used to convey a point or convince an audience
synecdoche
- a figure of speech in which a part of something is used to refer to its whole
zeugma
the use of one shared word or phrase to link a number of items in a sentence
What is the point of using repetition in ones work
Repetition helps a listener notice the emphasis placed on ideas or particular words.
What is the point of using parallel strcutrue in ones work
A parallel structure helps a listener follow the logic of the author or speaker.
How does the use of asyndeton affect ones work
This is often used to create a slower or faster pace, to show excitement or distress, or to emphasize particular ideas.
What is an example of asyndeton
. An example of this is found in Obama’s speech when he says, “They did as Scripture instructed: ‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.’” Usually, the conjunction and is used to separate items in a series, but the omission of the conjunction creates emphasis on these ideas.
Why is Metonymy used
This may be used when authors and speakers are trying to be brief. For example, they may refer to their new “wheels” instead of giving the specific make and model of their car.
Example of synecdoche
Obama uses synecdoche when he refers to those “who sit on the bench”. Instead of naming all of the judicial positions, he uses “the bench” to refer to the entire court system.
Example of Zeugma
The word can convey two meanings. For example, “He lost his wallet then his patience.” The word lost is used literally when referring to the wallet, but it is used figuratively when referring to patience.
