Rhetorical Devices

Humor

________ can also be used to deflate counterarguments and make opposing points of view appear ridiculous.

Logos

________: Devices in this category seek to convince and persuade via logic and reason, and will usually make use of statistics, cited facts, and statements by authorities to make their point and persuade the listener.

Ethos

________: Ethical appeals try to convince the audience that the speaker is a credible source, that their words have weight and must be taken seriously because they are serious and have the experience and judgment necessary to decide whats right.

rhetorical device

A(n) ________ is a linguistic tool that employs a particular type of sentence structure, sound, or pattern of meaning in order to evoke a particular reaction from an audience.

Pathos

________: These rhetorical devices base their appeal in emotion.

Anaphora

________ is the repetition of certain words or phrases at the beginning of sentences to increase the power of a sentiment.

Hyperbole

________ is an exaggerated statement that conveys emotion and raises the bar for other speakers.

Humor

________ creates connection and identification with audience members, thus increasing the likelihood that they will agree with the speaker.

rhetorical device

Each ________ is a distinct tool that can be used to construct an argument or make an existing argument more compelling.

Rhetorical devices

________ are loosely organized into the following four categories:

Logos

Devices in this category seek to convince and persuade via logic and reason, and will usually make use of statistics, cited facts, and statements by authorities to make their point and persuade the listener

Pathos

These rhetorical devices base their appeal in emotion

Ethos

Ethical appeals try to convince the audience that the speaker is a credible source, that their words have weight and must be taken seriously because they are serious and have the experience and judgment necessary to decide whats right

Kairos

This is one of the most difficult concepts in rhetoric; devices in this category are dependent on the idea that the time has come for a particular idea or action