AP Land Rhetorical Choices

use these for the Rhetorical Analysis essay!

Diction

Word Choice, ex; emotional, inclusive, or formal

Hyperbole

An exaggerated statement used for emphasis

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creating images in the head

Juxtaposition

placing two or more contrasting elements side by side to highlight differences or create tension.

Paradox

A statement that appears contradictory but reveals a deeper truth or insight.

Symbolism

The use of an object that stands for or represents something else

Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

appeal to credibility, emotion, and logic