Mastering Rhetorical Devices Flashcard

Mastering Rhetorical Devices Flashcard

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English

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a polysyndeton?

Back

A rhetorical device where conjunctions are used repeatedly in quick succession, often with no commas, even when the conjunctions could be removed.

2.

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Front

What is ethos in rhetoric?

Back

A rhetorical appeal to credibility or character, often used to persuade an audience by establishing trust.

3.

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Front

What is pathos in rhetoric?

Back

A rhetorical appeal to emotion, aiming to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them.

4.

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Front

What is a euphemism?

Back

A mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one that is considered too harsh or blunt.

5.

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Front

What is a paradox?

Back

A statement that contradicts itself but may contain a hidden truth.

6.

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Front

What is logos in rhetoric?

Back

A rhetorical appeal to logic and reason, using facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an oxymoron?

Back

A figure of speech in which two contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

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