Rhetorical Appeals and Literary Devices Flashcard

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It often lacks a subject or a verb.

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Provide an example of a fragment.

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Running to catch the bus.

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What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

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Kind and generous.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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Life is a rollercoaster.

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What is the primary purpose of using context clues?

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To infer the meaning of an unknown word based on surrounding text.

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What is a literary device?

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A literary device is a technique used by writers to produce a specific effect in their writing.

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Name a common literary device that involves exaggeration.

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Hyperbole.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is the role of ethos in rhetorical appeals?

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Ethos is an appeal to credibility or character, convincing the audience of the author's reliability.