Rhetorical Devices and Appeals ENG 4

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer. It often provokes thought or emphasizes a point.

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Define ethos in rhetorical appeals.

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Ethos is an appeal to credibility or character. It establishes the speaker's authority and trustworthiness on a subject.

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What is pathos in rhetoric?

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Pathos is an appeal to emotion. It aims to persuade the audience by eliciting feelings such as pity, anger, or joy.

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Explain logos in rhetorical context.

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Logos is an appeal to logic and reason. It uses facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade the audience.

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What is a euphemism?

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A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one that may be considered harsh or blunt.

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Define metaphor and provide an example.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is antithesis?

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Antithesis is a rhetorical device that contrasts opposing ideas in a balanced structure. Example: 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.'

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Define allusion and its purpose.

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An allusion is a brief reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance. It enriches the text by connecting it to broader themes.

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What is epistrophe?

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Epistrophe is a rhetorical device that involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences. Example: 'See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.'