Rhetorical and Literary Devices

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Analogy

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A point-by-point comparison between two things that are alike in some respect.

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Anaphora

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The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses, or lines.

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Antistrophe

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The technique of repeating a phrase at the end of a sentence, clause, or phrase.

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Connotation

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An attitude or feeling associated with a word in contrast to the word's denotation.

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Deductive Argument

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When the speaker starts with a generalizing statement and then becomes specific.

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Denotation

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A word’s dictionary definition.

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Ethos

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Credible sources or your credibility.

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Inductive Argument

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When the speaker starts with evidence and ends with a general conclusion.

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Logical Fallacy

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Error in logic or reasoning of an argument making it invalid.

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Logos

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Using logical arguments or facts to prove points.