Mastering Rhetorical Devices Flashcard

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What is a euphemism?

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A rhetorical device that uses a mild or indirect word or expression to replace one considered too harsh or blunt.

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What does ethos refer to in rhetoric?

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Ethos refers to the ethical appeal or the credibility/image of the speaker.

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What is polysyndeton?

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A rhetorical device that involves the use of multiple conjunctions in close succession, often used for emphasis.

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What is hyperbole?

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A rhetorical device characterized by the use of exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

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What is epistrophe?

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A rhetorical device that involves the repetition of the same word or group of words at the end of successive clauses or sentences.

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What is a dysphemism?

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A rhetorical device that uses a harsh or blunt word or expression instead of a more 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.

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What is sarcasm?

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A form of verbal irony where someone says the opposite of what they really mean, often in a mocking tone.

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What is anaphora?

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A rhetorical device that involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.

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What is chiasmus?

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A rhetorical device in which two or more clauses are balanced against each other by the reversal of their structures.