Rhetoric

The appeal to character and credibility of the author. Example: “As a doctor, I am best qualified to recommend the right treatment.”

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

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The appeal to the audience’s emotions. Example: “Choose our security system because no price is too high for peace of mind.”

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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The appeal to the audiences logic and reasoning. Example: “The data clearly shows that this type of investment consistently turns a profit, even in the worst of economic downturns.”

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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The repetition of the first consonant sound, occurring close together in a series. Example: “But a better butter makes a better batter.”

• Anaphora

• Alliteration

• Epistrophe

• Juxtaposition

A brief reference to a famous person or event—often from literature, history, Greek mythology, or the Bible. Can help to simplify complex ideas. Example: “He was a real Romeo with the ladies.”

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Oxymoron

• Allusion

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A mild or pleasant term used in place of an unpleasant or offensive one. Example: “Sanitation engineer” instead of “garbage man.”

• Epistrophe

• Euphemism

• Understatement

• Oxymoron

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An obvious, intended exaggeration. Example: “His snores were louder than a freight train,” or, “I’ve told you a million times.”

• Alliteration

• Juxtaposition

• Understatement

• Hyperbole

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Putting two contrasting elements together that are so unlike that the effect is surprising, witty, or even startling. Example: “My only love sprung from my only hate.” (Romeo and Juliet)

• Anaphora

• Juxtaposition

• Oxymoron

• Hyperbole

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Comparison without using “like” or “as.” Example: “He felt lost in a sea of nameless faces,” or, “The teacher planted seeds of wisdom.”

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

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The combination of two words of opposite meaning for dramatic, comedic or provocative effect. Example: “Dark comedy” or “open secret.”

• Juxtaposition

• Simile

• Understatement

• Oxymoron

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