rhetoric

Anaphora

A type of parallelism in which the first word or phrase repeats.

Anastrophe

A syntactical arrangement of words in an unusual order; often associated with Yoda's syntax.

Antithesis

The juxtaposition of two opposite ideas in a sentence to achieve a contrasting effect.

Alliteration

The repetition of the initial sound in a series of words.

Asyndeton

A writing style that omits conjunctions between phrases.

Audience

The group of readers or listeners an author targets, shown through their understanding of that group.

Chiasmus

A rhetorical device where words are repeated in reverse order; a syntactical palindrome.

Exigence

The reason or cause that prompted the author to write a particular piece.

Hypothetical scenario

A proposed situation used to illustrate a potential point.

Hyperbole

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

Juxtaposition

The act of placing ideas or words close together to highlight contrasts.

Message

The main idea or argument the author is conveying.

Metaphor

A figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, by applying a term to an object to which it is not literally applicable.

Parallelism

A literary technique in which the structure of a sentence is repeated.

Personal anecdotes

Brief narratives personal to the author, used to establish credibility or connect with the audience.

Personification

Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

Persuasive appeals

Strategies that use logic, emotion, and credibility; each requires separate evaluation.

Polysyndeton

A literary technique that involves using multiple conjunctions in succession.

Purpose

The intended effect the author hopes to achieve through their writing.

Rhetorical question

A question posed for emphasis, where no answer is expected.

Rhetorical shift

A change in tone or style within a piece of writing.

Sarcasm

The use of irony or mockery to convey contempt or make a point.

Simile

A figure of speech that makes a comparison using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Tricolon

A type of parallelism that consists of three short phrases or clauses.

enjambment

poetic device where a sentence or phrase runs past the end of a line or stanza without a pause or punctuation.

metonymy

where something is referred to by the name of something closely associated with it, rather than by its own name.