Rhetorical Strategies Flashcard

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An appeal based on logic or reason

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Logos: A rhetorical strategy that uses logical reasoning and evidence to persuade an audience.

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Writing or speaking that promotes change and urges people to take action

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Call to Action: A statement designed to encourage an audience to take a specific action.

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The art of using language to persuade someone

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Rhetoric: The skillful use of language to convince or influence others.

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A reference to a famous work of literature, person, or event

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Allusion: A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

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An appeal to emotion

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Pathos: A rhetorical strategy that seeks to evoke an emotional response from the audience.

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An appeal based on credibility or character

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Ethos: A rhetorical strategy that establishes the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness.

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A question posed for effect, not requiring an answer

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

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Language that is intended to persuade by appealing to the audience's emotions

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Loaded Language: Words that are emotionally charged and can influence the audience's perception.

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A comparison between two unlike things to highlight a similarity

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Analogy: A comparison that shows how two different things are similar in some way.

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A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis

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Hyperbole: An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.