Rhetoric Flashcard

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What is Repetition in rhetoric?

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Repetition is a rhetorical device that involves repeating words or phrases to emphasize a point or idea. Example: 'I have a dream' in Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech.

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What is a Rhetorical Question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer. Example: 'Is the sky blue?'

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion. It aims to persuade an audience by eliciting feelings. Example: Advertisements that show sad animals to evoke sympathy.

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What is Logos?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason. It uses facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade. Example: 'More than 90% of doctors recommend this product.'

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character. It establishes trustworthiness. Example: A doctor endorsing a medical product.

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What is an Oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. Example: 'Deafening silence'.

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What is Charged Words?

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Charged words are emotionally loaded words that evoke strong feelings. Example: 'Freedom' vs. 'Captivity'.

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What is a Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'As brave as a lion'.

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What is Asyndeton?

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Asyndeton is a rhetorical device that omits conjunctions between phrases. Example: 'I came, I saw, I conquered.'

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What is an Extended Metaphor?

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An extended metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things that continues throughout a series of sentences or a paragraph. Example: Comparing life to a journey throughout a poem.