ELA rhetorical day 1

Alliteration

Repetition of the same beginning sound in nearby words.

Examples for alliteration

Peter Piper picked peppers.

Silly snakes slithered slowly.

Busy bees buzzed by.

Wild winds whistled.

Allusion

An indirect reference to something famous, such as a person, book, movie, Bible, or historical event.

Examples for allusion

He's a Romeo with the girls.

This test is my Mount Everest.

Don't act like Cinderella and expect everything to be done for you.

She has the strength of Hercules.

Amplification

Adding extra detail to emphasize or expand on an idea.

Examples for Amplification

She was tired—completely exhausted and ready to collapse into bed.

The storm was terrifying, with thunder shaking the windows and rain pounding the roof.

He was angry, furious, absolutely furious.

It was a beautiful day, filled with sunshine, warm air, and clear blue skies.

Analogy

Comparing two things or ideas to show a similarity or explain something.

Examples for Analogy

Life is like a roller coaster—it has ups and downs.

A teacher is like a guide, helping students find their way.

The brain is like a computer because it processes information.

Studying without notes is like cooking without a recipe.