Rhetorical Devices

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What is ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical device that refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker or writer, connecting their thinking to the audience's moral beliefs.

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What is diction?

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Diction is a writer's choice of words, which is an important element in the writer's voice or style.

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What are examples, facts, and statistics?

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These are instances serving as illustrations of an argument, providing true statements about a topic.

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked without expecting an answer, often used for effect.

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What is allusion?

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Allusion is a reference in a work of literature to a character, place, or situation from history, music, or another work of literature.

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical device that appeals to the audience's emotions, aiming to elicit feelings such as pity, sympathy, or anger.

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What is logos?

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Logos is a rhetorical device that appeals to logic and reason, using facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade the audience.

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What is parallelism?

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Parallelism is a rhetorical device that involves using similar structures in a series of phrases or sentences to create rhythm and emphasis.

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What is anaphora?

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Anaphora is a rhetorical device that involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences for emphasis.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.