TEST -Patrick Henry & Rhetorical Devices

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What is a Rhetorical Question?

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A rhetorical device used to prompt thought or focus discussion, not meant to be answered literally.

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What is an Inductive Argument?

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An argument that begins with examples or facts and proceeds to a conclusion to make a case.

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Define Allusion.

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A brief reference to a well-known person, place, or event.

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What have the colonists tried unsuccessfully according to Patrick Henry?

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Presenting their concerns to the British king.

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What does Tyrannical mean?

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Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; dictatorial.

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What is the purpose of Rhetorical Devices?

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To persuade, inform, or motivate the audience through effective communication.

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What is a Simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Sarcasm?

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The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

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What is a Deductive Argument?

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An argument that starts with a general statement and moves to a specific conclusion.

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What are Rhetorical Appeals?

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Techniques used to persuade an audience, including ethos, pathos, and logos.