Rhetorical Appeals and Devices TEST

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

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What does ethos refer to in rhetorical appeals?

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Ethos refers to credibility or ethical appeal, convincing the audience of the speaker's reliability or authority.

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What is logos in rhetorical appeals?

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Logos refers to logical appeal, using reasoning and evidence to persuade the audience.

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What does pathos mean in rhetorical appeals?

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Pathos refers to emotional appeal, persuading the audience by appealing to their emotions.

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What is anaphora?

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The repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of consecutive lines or sentences.

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What is hyperbole?

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.

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What is amplification?

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The process of adding more detail to a statement to enhance its meaning.

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What is an analogy?

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A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A question asked for effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.