Rhetorical Devices

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OXYMORON

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The combination of two words of opposite meaning.

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A question someone asks without expecting an answer.

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What is irony?

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A statement that expresses the opposite of the literal meaning of the words, often used for humorous or sarcastic effect.

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What is anaphora?

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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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An appeal that persuades the audience's emotions and feelings.

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What is ethos?

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An appeal to credibility or character.

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What is logos?

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An appeal to logic and reason.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What is euphemism?

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A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt.

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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 phrases.