Rhetorical Analysis Summative Review

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What is an allusion?

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A brief reference to a famous person or event, often from literature, history, Greek mythology, or the Bible. Example: 'He was a real Romeo with the ladies.'

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What does logos refer to in rhetoric?

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Logic and reasoning used to persuade an audience.

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A question that does not require an answer, often used for effect. Example: 'Are you crazy?'

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Define ethos in the context of rhetoric.

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The writer's credibility or ethical appeal.

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What is parallelism in writing?

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Crafting sentences with items placed in comparable grammatical structures.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is the purpose of an exposition in writing?

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To explain or inform the audience about a topic.

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What does tone refer to in a piece of writing?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is the difference between ethos and pathos?

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Ethos appeals to credibility, while pathos appeals to emotions.