Rhetorical Appeals/Devices

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What is Anaphora?

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Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Parallelism?

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Parallelism is the use of similar grammatical structures in a series of phrases or sentences to show that the ideas are equal in importance.

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the initial consonant sounds in a series of words that are close together.

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What is Juxtaposition?

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Juxtaposition is the placement of two contrasting elements side by side to highlight their differences.

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What is a Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally.

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What is an Oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two contradictory terms are combined.

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What is a Rhetorical Question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.

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What is Allusion?

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An allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.