Rhetorical Devices

Alliteration

Repetition of initial sounds in adjacent words or syllables.

Allusion

A short reference to a familiar piece of work.

Anaphora

The repetition of the same words at the beginning of phrases/sentences.

Metaphor

A comparison made without like or as.

Parallelism

A list of words or phrases with the same grammatical structure.

Simile

A comparison with like or as.

Scheme

An artful deviation from ordinary arrangement of words focusing on syntax.

Trope

An artful deviation from ordinary meaning of a word.

Propaganda

Information used to promote a cause, doctrine, or view.

Systematic

Methodical; done or acting according to a fixed plan or system.

Biased

Prejudice in favor of one thing, group, or person compared with another.

Dissemination

Spreading something widely.

Manipulate

Control or influence a person, situation, or idea cleverly or unfairly.

Subtle

A change or distinction so delicate or precise it's hard to analyze.

Argument

A reason or set of reasons given to persuade someone of something.

Persuasive

Good at convincing someone through use of temptation or reasoning.

Ethical

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with them.