rhetorical devices sumative (copy)

Juxtaposition

Placing two contrasting elements close together to highlight their differences.

Hypophora

A rhetorical device that involves asking a question and then immediately answering it.

Anecdote

A short, personal story used to illustrate a point or support an argument.

Pun

A form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term for humorous or rhetorical effect.

Parallelism

A rhetorical device that uses the same grammatical structure for related phrases.

Allusion

An indirect reference to a person, event, or work of literature.

Hyperbole

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Expert Opinion

Citing a person with specialized knowledge as authority on a topic.

Rhetorical Question

A question posed for effect, not requiring an answer.

Diction

The choice and use of words and phrases in writing or speech.

Analogy

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Antithesis

A rhetorical device that contrasts opposing ideas for emphasis.

Repetition

Repeated use of words or phrases to emphasize a point.

Facts/Stats

Data and statistics used to support an argument or claim.

Irony/Sarcasm

A rhetorical device that conveys a meaning opposite to its literal meaning.

Alliteration

The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

Simile/Metaphor

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between different things.

Anaphora

The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

Ethos

An appeal to ethics, credibility, or character.

Pathos

An appeal to the audience's emotions.

Logos

An appeal to logic and reason.