Rhetorical Devices and Persuasive Techniques

the representation of something as greater than is actually the case and is used to grab the attention of the audience and emphasize certain points.

used to create imagery and express things non-literally; it can help to make an idea more emotive, vivid and convincing

using a part to name the whole, or using the name of one thing for that of another associated with it.

The repetition of the first part of a sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect.

statements which are voiced as questions but are not expected to be answered

short personal stories used to connect with the audience and add evidence or credibility to an argument.

the establishment of authority and reliability, and is used to gain the confidence and trust of the audience

a method of humorous or sarcastic expression in which the intended meaning of the words is the opposite of their usual meaning

when groups of 3 adjectives or phrases are used to make ideas memorable.

the reoccurrence of certain words or phrases and it is used to emphasize certain ideas, and make them more memorable.