Rhetoric & Rhetorical Strategies Flashcard

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Assertion

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A rhetorical device that presents an idea as fact without explanation, making bold claims to persuade an audience.

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Jargon

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Special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand.

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Figurative Language

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Language used to create imagery and express ideas non-literally.

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Anaphora

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The deliberate repetition of a word or words at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses, or lines to create a sonic effect.

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Attacks

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A persuasive strategy of addressing and criticizing an opposing view.

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Exaggeration

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A rhetorical device that involves overstating or embellishing a claim to create a stronger impact.

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Loaded Words

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Words that carry strong emotional implications and are intended to influence an audience's perception.

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Rhetorical Question

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A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer, often used to make a point.

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Connotation

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The implied or associative meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

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Irony

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