Rhetorical Devices: Practice

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What should a writer consider about their audience?

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The audience's ideas, emotions, and values.

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What rhetorical device appeals to emotions?

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Pathos.

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What does the term 'allusion' refer to in literature?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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What is chiasmus?

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A rhetorical device in which words or concepts are repeated in reverse order.

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What is epistrophe?

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The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences.

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What is ethos?

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A rhetorical device that establishes credibility or ethical appeal.

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What is the purpose of using rhetorical questions?

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To provoke thought or emphasize a point.

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What is an example of anaphora?

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Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

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What does 'juxtaposition' mean in literature?

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Placing two elements close together to highlight their differences.

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What is the significance of using metaphors?

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To create vivid imagery and draw comparisons between different ideas.