Rhetorical Terms

a comparison between two things to explain or clarify; inference that if two things are alike in one way, they’ll be alike in other ways

• analogy
• allusion
• hyperbole
• figurative language

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

saying one thing is something else to show how they’re similar

• metaphor
• simile
• personification
• allegory

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

comparing two different things using the words like, as, or than to show how they’re similar

• simile
• metaphor
• figurative language
• euphemism

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

when an object, animal, or idea is given human attributes/ characteristics

• personification
• allegory
• symbolism
• allusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

extreme exaggeration

• hyperbole
• symbolism
• figurative language
• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Replacing one word or phrase that sounds harsh with something that sounds nicer

• euphemism
• simile
• allegory
• symbolism

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

The manner in which words are arranged in a sentence

• syntax
• Diction
• antecedent
• connotation

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

An expression that has been overused to the extent that it's freshness has worn off

• Didactic
• Cliche 
• Jargon
• implication

Placing two elements side by side to present a comparison and contrast *

• logos
• Dilemma
• Euphemis
• juxtaposition

Example: He's certainly not short.
When describing a man who is 6'8''.

• understatement
• hyperbole
• lying
• synechdoche