Literary and Rhetorical Terms

Literary and Rhetorical Terms

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English

12th Grade

Easy

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Kara Whiteley

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Persona

Back

Who the speaker is in real life and the role the speaker plays when delivering the message.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Tone

Back

The author’s attitude toward a subject.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Rhetorical Question

Back

A question asked to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Jeremiad

Back

A long speech that sets a standard and explains why the audience isn't meeting the standard.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Subject

Back

The specific topic of a text.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Purpose

Back

The goal the author wants to achieve.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Counterargument

Back

An opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward.

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