Rhetorical Devices

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What is Direct Address?

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The use of a person's name, group of individuals, or title to address a remark or a question directly to that person.

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What is a Rhetorical Device?

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Techniques writers and speakers use to effectively convey ideas and enhance arguments.

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What is an analogy?

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A comparison between two things.

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Why are rhetorical devices important in writing?

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They enhance the effectiveness of communication and help persuade the audience.

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What is the purpose of using metaphors in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and draw comparisons that enhance understanding.

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Define simile.

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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What does the term 'alliteration' refer to?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is the effect of using rhetorical questions?

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They engage the audience and provoke thought without expecting an answer.

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Explain the concept of ethos in rhetoric.

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Ethos refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker or writer.