Rhetorical Devices Practice

an extended metaphor or analogy of two strikingly different things

e.g. Calling the king, “the throne” or “the crown;” referring to the

President as “The White House”

Rhetoric is

The similarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or clauses

"The familiar tang of his grandmother's cranberry sauce reminded him of his youth." Is an example of ___________.

a logical argument (often a fallacy) that attempts to convince the audience that

they have no other choice but to accept the writer’s or speaker’s views

an attempt to convince the audience that God is on the side of the speaker or writer

and that failure to side with the speaker’s or writer’s argument will be the equivalent of a

failure to defend God is called (a)  

Using excessive, untrue, or insincere praise in an attempt to ingratiate oneself with

the audience, and therefore make them more likely to accept your opinion

Which of the following is an appeal to authority?

a short story, entertaining account of some happening, frequently personal or

biographical