Rhetorical Devices

Parallelism

Similarity of structure- nouns with nouns, adjectives with adjectives, etc.

Antithesis

Juxtaposition of contrasting ideas.

Alliteration

Repetition of initial consonants.

Assonance

The repetition of similar vowel sounds

Anaphora

Repetition of the same word or phrase.

Metaphor

Comparison without like or as.

Similie

Comparison with like or as.

Metonymy

Using a related term to describe something.

Irony

Using a word in a way that conveys the opposite meaning.

Onomatopeia

Using words to describe sounds.

Oxymoron

The use of two words that are ordinarily opposites. ‘Jumbo shrimp.’

Paradox

An apparently contradictory statement that still contains a bit of truth.

Slang/Colloquialism

a word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation.

Double Entendre

a word or phrase that is open to two interpretations, one of which is usually risqué or indecent.

Anecdote

a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

Synthesis essays have a __________ thesis and a ________ paragraph, where you explain the ___ part of your thesis, but also explain why your thesis is better.

Yes, but/No, but; concession; but

the argumentative passage essay requires a __________ thesis and a ________ paragraph, where you explain the ___ part of your thesis, but also explain why your overall thesis is better.

Yes, but/No, but; concession; but

On the rhetorical devices essay, always use an _______ with rhetorical devices

Adjective