Rhetorical Devices Flashcards

Flashcards covering key vocabulary related to rhetorical devices and their application, based on lecture notes.

Ethos

A rhetorical device that appeals to the speaker's credibility or authority.

Pathos

A rhetorical device that appeals to the audience's emotions.

Logos

A rhetorical device that appeals to logic and reason.

Rhetorical Device

A technique used by speakers or writers to persuade or influence an audience.

Gangsta Rap

A subgenre of rap music, often characterized by violent and explicit lyrics.

Bias

A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way that’s considered to be unfair.

Amicus Brief

A legal document filed in court cases by individuals or groups who aren't directly involved in the case but have expertise or interest in the matter.

Autobiography

An account of a person's life written by that person.

Allusion

An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.