rhetorical choices

Tone

tone refers to the attitude or emotional quality of a piece of writing. It is conveyed through word choice, sentence structure, and the overall style of the writing. For example, if a story is described as having a 'happy tone,' it might use cheerful words and imagery, while a 'somber tone' may include more serious or gloomy language

diction

the choice of words and phrases in writing, which influences the tone and emotional impact of the text, for example Using formal words like 'utilize' instead of informal words like 'use' demonstrates different diction.

Metaphor

a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, highlighting similarities in a creative way. Examples of metaphors are, ‘time is a thief' (suggests that time steals moments from our lives.) and Describing a situation as 'a rollercoaster of emotions' (means that it has many ups and downs).

Simile

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. Saying 'her smile was like sunshine' compares her smile to sunshine, suggesting that it is bright and cheerful. Or “ass so fat LIKE the sun” suggesting that both are similar in size.

Analogy

An analogy is a comparison between two different things that share some similarities, often used to explain or clarify an idea by showing how it relates to something else, for example Saying 'the human brain is like a computer' suggests that both process information, compare decisions, and respond to stimuli, helping people understand brain functions in terms of familiar technology.

Personification

giving human qualities or characteristics to something that is not human, like objects, animals, or abstract ideas. An example of personification is "The wind whispered secrets through the trees," where the wind, a non-human entity, is given the human ability to whisper.  Or “the sun smiled down on us”

Imagery

imagery is using descriptive words to create a picture in the reader's mind, appealing to their senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell). An example of imagery is the phrase "the sweet smell of freshly baked bread filled the air," which evokes the sense of smell and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

Repetition

Repetition is the act of repeating, or doing, saying, or writing something again

Hyperbole

Hyperbole is a purposeful exaggeration not meant to be taken literally, For example the phrase “ I’ve told you a million times” emphasizes and exaggerates that something has been told multiple times although not literally a million times.

Allusion

An allusion is a brief, indirect reference to something (like a person, place, event, or another work of art) that the reader is expected to recognize, for example “ don't be a Grinch” suggest that you shouldn't be bitter and references the movie “The Grinch”