What is an allusion?
Rhetoric allusion parallel review

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art, used to make a comparison or to convey a deeper meaning.
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What does the term 'ethos' refer to in rhetoric?
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Ethos refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker, based on their character, values, and experience.
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What is the meaning of 'pathos' in rhetorical terms?
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Pathos is an appeal to emotion, aiming to persuade an audience by eliciting feelings.
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Define 'logos' in the context of rhetoric.
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Logos refers to logical reasoning or the use of facts and evidence to persuade an audience.
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What does 'parallel structure' mean in writing?
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Parallel structure involves using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.
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What is the significance of the term 'Scrooge' in literature?
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The term 'Scrooge' refers to a person who is stingy or miserly, derived from the character Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'.
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Explain the concept of 'kairos' in rhetoric.
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Kairos refers to the opportune moment or the right timing for delivering a message or argument.
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