Rhetorical Devices-English II
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- Q1
the representation of something as greater than is actually the case and is used to grab the attention of the audience and emphasize certain points
exaggeration
30s - Q2
Statements which are voiced as questions but are not expected to be answered
rhetorical question
30s - Q3
Descriptive words used to add emphasis and to create an emotional response
Adjectives
30s - Q4
The facts or information that indicate whether a view is true or valid and is used to give weight to an argument
Evidence
30s - Q5
The reoccurrence of certain words or phrases used to emphasize certain ideas and make them more memorable.
Repetition
30s - Q6
Feelings accentuated by experiencing love, hate, fear, etc. An appeal to emotion.
Pathos
30s - Q7
Used to create imagery and express things non-literally
Figurative Language
30s - Q8
The repetition of initial consonant sounds
Alliteration
30s - Q9
When groups of three adjectives or phrases are used to make ideas memorable.
Rule of Three
30s - Q10
The establishment of authority and reliability
Ethos
30s - Q11
The inference that a claim is true for most people or a majority; used to speak to prevailing beliefs or prejudice
Generalization
30s - Q12
Short personal stories
Anecdotes
30s - Q13
The ideas or feelings that a certain word invokes
Connotation
30s - Q14
The power of the mind to think and form judgments
Logos
30s - Q15
Special words or expressions used by a profession or certain group
Jargon
30s