Rhetorical Devices Flashcard

Front

Which rhetorical appeal is based on emotions?

Back

Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

Alliteration

Back

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial letter or sound in closely connected words.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

Which rhetorical device is used in the phrase 'as brave as a lion'?

Back

simile

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What is the purpose of using hyperbole in writing or speech?

Back

The purpose of using hyperbole is to exaggerate or emphasize a point for dramatic effect or to create a strong impression.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Front

Which rhetorical appeal is based on logic and reason?

Back

logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

Metaphor

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Hyperbole

Back

Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Front

What is the purpose of using simile in writing or speech?

Back

The purpose of using simile is to make a comparison or show a relationship between two different things.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Onomatopoeia

Back

Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech that mimics the sound it represents.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Front

Which rhetorical appeal is based on credibility or character?

Back

Ethos

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D