Rhetorical Appeals & Devices

Front

An argument based on FEELINGS

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Pathos

Front

An argument based on facts, evidence, or reasons

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Logos

Front

An argument based on credibility or ethics; it appeals to good nature

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Ethos

Front

Word choice (this is one of the 5 elements of tone)
Example: The student was angry. Vs. The student was furious.
Options: Details, Imagery, Diction, Language

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Diction

Front

Author's attitude toward a subject/topic (examples: irritated, formal, objective, condescending, etc.)

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Tone

Front

Formal/dignified languageExample: The Fourth of March, one thousand seven and eighty nine Vs March 4, 1789

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Elevated Language

Front

Words that appeal to emotion or stereotype (e.g., traitor, ObamaCare, dreadful, effective, elitist, etc)

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Loaded Language

Front

Comparing 2 UNLIKE things WITHOUT using "like" or "as"

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Metaphor

Front

Comparing 2 UNLIKE things USING "like" or "as"

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Simile

Front

Referring to well-known people, events, or stories in an effort to make a topic/subject more relatable/create parallels

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Allusion