Rhetorical Devices Flashcard

Rhetorical Devices Flashcard

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English

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Sabrina Gamboa

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rhetorical appeal that persuades through the character and credibility of the author?

Back

Ethos

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which rhetorical appeal involves persuading by appealing to the audience’s emotions?

Back

Pathos

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What rhetorical device involves the repetition of the first consonant sound?

Back

Alliteration

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which rhetorical device is a brief reference to a famous person or event?

Back

Allusion

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mild or pleasant term used in place of an unpleasant or offensive one?

Back

Euphemism

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which rhetorical device involves an obvious, intended exaggeration?

Back

Hyperbole

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for putting two contrasting elements together for effect?

Back

Juxtaposition

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