Rhetorical Devices

The author's attitude toward a subject.

• Anecdote

• Tone

• Definition

• Diction

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

a direct explanation of a word's meaning.

• Anecdote

• Tone

• Definition

• Diction

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

the author's word choice/style of expression to communicate a message.

• Anecdote

• Tone

• Definition

• Diction

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

the use a short story to create a memorable image in the reader's mind

• Anecdote

• Tone

• Definition

• Diction

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.3

arranging two or more things side-by-side for the purpose of comparing and contrasting

• Imagery

• Analogy

• Juxtaposition

• Repetition

An umbrella term for simile and metaphor.

• Imagery

• Analogy

• Juxtaposition

• Repetition

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

the repeated use of a word or phrase for emphasis

• Imagery

• Analogy

• Juxtaposition

• Repetition

vivid description appealing to the 5 senses

• Imagery

• Analogy

• Juxtaposition

• Repetition

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.3D

appeals to reader's emotions

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

appeals to reader's logically by providing facts, statistics, research, etc.

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.2B