Rhetorical Devices

What is a rhetorical device?

Techniques used to persuade us to believe an argument.

What do all rhetorical devices utilize in their attempts to persuade?

Diction (word choice).

What does Ethos appeal to?

Credibility and authority of the author.

What does Logos appeal to?

Logic and reason.

What is the main goal of Pathos?

To appeal to emotions and humanity.

What is an Allusion?

A reference that most people are familiar with.

What is an Anecdote?

A short, interesting story about a real incident or person.

What is Antithesis?

Presenting contrasting ideas side by side.

What does Parallelism use for better understanding?

Similar grammatical structures.

What is a Rhetorical question?

A question where an answer is not expected.

What is the purpose of Repetition in rhetoric?

To make the material 'stick' in our minds.

What is Anaphora?

The repetition of the first part of a sentence.