10th Grade EOC Review

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What is a Logical Appeal?

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A rhetorical strategy that uses reasoning and evidence to persuade an audience. It relies on facts, statistics, and logical arguments.

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Define Anaphora.

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The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses, or lines, used for emphasis.

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What is an Analogy?

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A comparison between two things that highlights similarities in their relationships, often used to explain a concept.

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What is an Allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art, used to create a connection or context.

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Describe the occasion of George Bush's 9/11 speech.

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The occasion was formal and serious, addressing the nation in a time of crisis.

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What is an Emotional Appeal?

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A rhetorical strategy that persuades an audience by appealing to their emotions, often using vivid language and imagery.

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What is Metonymy?

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A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated.

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Define Epistrophe.

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The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive phrases, clauses, or lines, used for emphasis.

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What is Asyndeton?

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A rhetorical device that omits conjunctions between parts of a sentence, creating a fast-paced and dramatic effect.

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What is a Rhetorical Question?

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A question asked for effect or to make a point rather than to elicit an answer.