English L&L

Rhetoric Device

Words or phrases that stir emotions in the audience. Example: “The innocent victims were brutally murdered.”

Emotive Language

Reusing words/phrases to emphasize an idea. Example: “We must fight. We must fight for freedom.”

Repetition

Presenting ideas in threes for rhythm and memorability. Example: “Life, liberty, and happiness.”

Rule of Three

Informal, conversational expressions to sound relatable. Example: “Gonna” instead of “going to.”

Colloquialism

Extra information inserted in brackets, dashes, or commas. Example: “My brother (who never helps) suddenly offered.”

Parenthesis

Using similar grammatical structures for balance. Example: “Easy come, easy go.”

Parallelism

A short personal story used to illustrate a point. Example: “When I was a child, I learned the value of kindness…”

Anecdote

A statement that contradicts itself but reveals truth. Example: “Less is more.”

Paradox

Comparing two things to explain or clarify. Example: “Life is like a box of chocolates.”

Analogy

A mild/indirect word to replace something harsh. Example: “Passed away” instead of “died.”

Euphemism

Asking a question and immediately answering it. Example: “What do we want? Justice!”

Hypophora

Placing opposite ideas together for contrast. Example: “Speech is silver, but silence is golden.”

Antithesis

Speaking directly to the audience using “you.” Example: “You have the power to change the future.”

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