English 11 Semester Review

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What are ethos, logos, and pathos?

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They are types of rhetorical appeals used in persuasive writing and speaking.

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What is synecdoche?

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A figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa.

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What does ethos appeal to?

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Trust and ethics.

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What is hyperbole?

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A rhetorical device that involves exaggeration for emphasis.

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer.

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What is the purpose of logos in rhetoric?

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To appeal to logic and reason.

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Define metaphor.

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is the difference between simile and metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor states one thing is another.

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What is an allusion?

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

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What is irony in literature?

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A contrast between expectation and reality.