Rhetorical Strategies Flashcard

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Which rhetorical strategy involves establishing the speaker's credibility and character to make the argument more convincing?

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Ethos

Front

What rhetorical strategy appeals to the audience’s emotions to evoke feelings that compel them to act or believe in a certain way?

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Pathos

Front

Which rhetorical strategy relies on logic and reasoning, using data and facts to persuade an audience?

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Logos

Front

What is the rhetorical strategy that involves making an argument at the most opportune moment?

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Kairos

Front

Which rhetorical technique involves the repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of successive clauses?

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Anaphora

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A question not intended to be answered.

Front

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? I'm starving., The sky is blue., She is very tall., He is a good student.

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I'm starving.

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What does an analogy do?

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Makes a comparison to make a point.

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Generalization

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A statement about a group based on a few members.

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What is parallelism in writing?

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Sentences, phrases, or clauses with the same grammatical structure.