Rhetorical Devices Review

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What is a euphemism?

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A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one that may be considered harsh or blunt. For example, saying 'passed away' instead of 'died.'

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What is a rhetorical device?

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A rhetorical device is a technique used by speakers or authors to persuade their audience or enhance their argument.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two different things without using 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to ethics, establishing credibility and trustworthiness in the speaker or author.

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What is logos?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason, using facts and evidence 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 verbal irony?

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Verbal irony is when a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite. For example, saying 'Great weather!' during a storm.

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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.' For example, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture for the reader.

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What is allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature, often used to make a point.