Rhetoric Terms

Analogy

A similarity or comparison between two different things or the relationship between them.

Anaphora

Repeating a word or phrase for emphasis and rhythm

Anecdote

A narrative offered in a text to capture the audiences attention or to support a claim

Colloquial language

Using slang or formalities in a speech

Ethos

Language used in a text to show how credible the author is

Hyperbole

An exaggeration to make a point

Imagery

Language that evokes sensations or experiences

Juxtaposition

Placing two ideas so that their closeness creates an ironic meaning (ex: Scarlett letter)

Logos

Language to appeal to the audiences interest (uses data, info)

Metaphor

Implied comparison

Parallelism

Similarly structured words in a phrase

Pathos

Appealing to the audiences emotions