Rhetorical Devices Review

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things, e.g., 'The light danced on the water.'

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What is rhetoric?

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The art of persuasive speaking and writing.

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What does ethos refer to in rhetoric?

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An ethical appeal to establish credibility and trust.

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What is hyperbole?

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An over-exaggeration used for emphasis or effect, e.g., 'There is enough food in this fridge to feed an army!'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A direct comparison of two different things without using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'Laughter is the music of the soul.'

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two different things using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is logos in rhetoric?

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An appeal to logic and reason.

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What is pathos in rhetoric?

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An emotional appeal to persuade an audience.

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What is allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind.