Rhetoric Terms Review

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character, used to persuade an audience by establishing trust.

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What is Logos?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason, using facts, statistics, and data to persuade an audience.

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion, aiming to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them.

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What is Anaphora?

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Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences, used for emphasis.

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What is a Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as' to highlight similarities.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another for rhetorical effect, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Allusion?

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An allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

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What is a Rhetorical Question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.