Rhetorical Devices Review
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English
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6th - 9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a euphemism?
Back
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.'
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a rhetorical device?
Back
A rhetorical device is a technique used by speakers or authors to persuade their audience or enhance their argument.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a metaphor?
Back
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.'
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is ethos?
Back
Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to ethics, establishing credibility and trustworthiness in the speaker or author.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is logos?
Back
Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason, using facts and evidence to persuade an audience.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is pathos?
Back
Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion, aiming to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is verbal irony?
Back
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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CCSS.L.8.5A
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