Rhetorical Devices

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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Alliteration

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The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

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Logos

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An appeal to logic, persuading an audience with reason, facts, and figures.

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Connotation

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The associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression; the feelings or images associated with particular words.

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Implicit

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Statements or words that are suggested rather than plainly expressed.

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Juxtaposition

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Placing two elements close together to highlight their differences.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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Hyperbole

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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Pathos

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An appeal to emotion, persuading an audience by eliciting feelings.

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Denotation

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The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.