Rhetorical Appeals/Devices

Front

Persuading through the character and credibility of the author.

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Ethos

Front

—persuading by appealing to the audience’s emotions

Back

Pathos

Front

Persuading by using logic and reasoning.

Back

Logos

Front

The repetition of the first consonant sound, occurring close together in a series.

Back

Alliteration

Front

A statement that says less than it means; often used for comedic effect.

Back

Understatement

Front

-the combination of two words of opposite meaning for dramatic effect

Back

Oxymoron

Front

a mild or pleasant term used in place of an unpleasant or offensive one

Back

Euphemism

Front

Comparison using “like” or “as.”

Back

Simile

Front

an obvious, intended exaggeration

Back

Hyperbole

Front

a question posed for effect, not requiring an answer

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Rhetorical Question