Rhetorical Strategies

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, often used to create vivid imagery.

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What is a quote?

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A repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts, often used to support an argument or provide insight.

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What is a fact?

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A statement that can be proven true or false, often used to establish credibility in an argument.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is an analogy?

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A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

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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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What is an anecdote?

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A short and interesting story about a real incident or person, often used to illustrate a point.

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What is anaphora?

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

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What is understatement?

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A figure of speech in which a writer or speaker deliberately makes a situation seem less important or serious than it is.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often used to create effects.