Rhetorical strategies

For 9th grade people in Mr. Weirauchs

Analogy

Comparison of two unlike things to explain a concept or idea. Using a familiar thing to illuminate a less familiar thing

Euphemism

Substitution of a mild or less direct expression for one that is harsher or blunt.

Epistrophe

repetition of a word or expression at the end of successive phrases or sentences.

Ethos

An appeal to the speaker/writer’s credibility

hypophora

Where the speaker/writer poses a question then immediately answers it.

Juxtaposition

Where two contrasting ideas, images, or objects are placed side-by-side to highlight their differences and create a stronger impact.

Logos

An appeal to logic or reason, where a writer/ uses facts, data, statistics and clear reasoning to persuade.

Parallelism

The repetition of similar grammatical structures with a sentence or series of sentences creating a sense of balance, rhythm, and emphasis.

Pathos

An appeal to emotions of the audience

Rhetorical question

A question that is asked to create an effect, not get an answer.

Understatement

A speaker/ writer draws attention by downplaying the magnitude or intensity.