Rhetoric and Figurative Language Concepts

What is rhetoric mostly about?

• Making people agree with your ideas.

• Drawing cool pictures.

• Playing games with words.

• Learning new words.

Which sentence uses a simile to compare two things?

• The boy was a fast runner.

• The girl was as quick as a bunny.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The cat is a fluffy cloud.

When you say something is much bigger or better than it really is, like "My dad makes the best enchiladas in the galaxy," what is that called?

• A small lie.

• A hyperbole.

• A metaphor.

• A simple comparison.

If you try to make someone feel sad or happy to get them to do something, what kind of appeal are you using?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Rhetoric