Rhetorical Devices

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A repeated word or phrase, used for emphasis.

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repetition

Front

A brief reference to a famous person or event—often from literature, history, Greek mythology, or the Bible. Example: “He was a real Romeo with the ladies.”

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allusion

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Comparison without using “like” or “as.” Example: “He felt lost in a sea of nameless faces,” or, “The teacher planted seeds of wisdom.”

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metaphor

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The repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence - Ex.
"We shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe... "

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parallelism

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The speaker or writer's attitude about a subject

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tone

Front

Comparison using “like” or “as.” Example: “She was as quiet as a mouse.”

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simile

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Persuading through the credibility of the speaker/author - and the sense of right and wrong. Ex. "As a doctor, I am best qualified to recommend the right treatment."

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ethos

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persuading by appealing to the audience's emotions - Ex. "Choose our security system because no price is too much to pay for peace of mind."

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pathos

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persuading by using logic and reasoning - Ex. "The data clearly shows that this type of investment yields the highest returns."

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logos

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I came, I saw, I conquered.

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Parallelism