Mastering Rhetorical Devices Flashcard

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What is a polysyndeton?

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

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What is ethos in rhetoric?

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

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What is pathos in rhetoric?

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

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What is a euphemism?

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

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What is a paradox?

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

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What is logos in rhetoric?

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

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What is an oxymoron?

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

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What is an antithesis?

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A rhetorical device that contrasts opposing ideas in a balanced way.

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What is a dysphemism?

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A derogatory or unpleasant term used instead of a pleasant or neutral one.

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What is irony in rhetoric?

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A rhetorical device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.