Unit 7 Rhetorical Analysis Literary Devices and Examples

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Alliteration

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The repetition of the same sound at the beginning of several words in a phrase or sentence.

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Anaphora

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

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Analogy

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A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

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Repetition

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Repeating words or phrases for emphasis.

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Rhetorical Question

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A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer.

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Juxtaposition

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Placing two contrasting ideas side by side for effect.

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Parallelism

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The use of similar grammatical structures in adjacent clauses or sentences.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that creates a mental picture.

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Allusion

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

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Pathos

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An emotional appeal to the audience's feelings.