AP LANG - Rhetorical Devices & Patterns

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What is the Problem/Solution rhetorical device?

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A method of presenting a topic as a problem and then proposing a solution to that problem.

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Define Allusion.

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A reference to a person, event, or place in history, religious texts, or literature.

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What is Personification?

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The act of giving human attributes to inanimate objects.

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Explain Contrast/Juxtaposition.

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A rhetorical device that shows how two items are different.

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What does Repetition mean in rhetoric?

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The repeated use of a word or phrase to emphasize a point.

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What is Diction?

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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Define Anecdote.

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A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is the purpose of using rhetorical devices?

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To enhance the effectiveness of communication and persuade the audience.

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What is the effect of using Repetition in writing?

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It emphasizes a point and makes it more memorable for the audience.