Rhetorical Appeals and Devices

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What does 'parallelism' mean?

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A repeated grammatical pattern in a sentence or series of sentences.

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What is an example of 'epistrophe'?

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The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or phrases, as in: 'The big sycamore by the creek was gone. The willow tangle was gone.'

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What does 'anaphora' mean?

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The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or phrases.

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What is 'pathos'?

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A rhetorical appeal to emotion, used to persuade an audience by eliciting feelings.

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What does 'polysyndeton' mean?

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Using multiple conjunctions in a list to create a sense of abundance or emphasis.

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What is 'logos'?

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A rhetorical appeal to logic and reason, used to persuade an audience through facts and evidence.

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What does 'ethos' refer to?

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A rhetorical appeal to credibility or character, used to persuade an audience based on the speaker's trustworthiness.

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What is 'asyndeton'?

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The omission of conjunctions between parts of a sentence, creating a concise and impactful statement.

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What does 'antithesis' mean?

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A rhetorical device that contrasts opposing ideas in a balanced structure.

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What is 'hyperbole'?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.