Rhetoric Vocab

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The art of effective or persuasive speaking/writing, especially using rhetorical devices.

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rhetoric

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A tool aiding authors/speakers in achieving a purpose, often persuasion.

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rhetorical devices

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Words with the same sound at the beginning

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alliteration

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Referring to a person, event, or thing in history or a work of art/literature (something famous).

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allusion

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Repetition of a word/phrase at the start of clauses for emphasis.

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anaphora

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Exaggerated statements not meant literally

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hyperbole

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Qualities of a person given to non-human or inanimate things.

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personification

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Describe or draw attention to a product, service, or event to promote sales or attendance.

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advertising

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Aristotle: A Greek scientist and philosopher

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Wrote the book on "Rhetoric"

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Aristotle identified three ways to appeal to people:

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logically, emotionally, and ethically