Rhetorical Devices - Persuasive Techniques

the repetition of initial consonant sounds in order to emphasize certain words and make them more memorable.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Juxtaposing (i.e. presenting side-by-side) contrasting ideas in order to create a clear division between two things

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

an indirect reference to something well known

the establishment of authority and reliability, and is used to gain the confidence and trust of the audience

An appeal to emotion is used to engage with an audience and create an emotional response.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

a method of humorous or sarcastic expression in which the intended meaning of the words is the opposite of their usual meaning

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CCSS.L.8.5A

an exaggeration of something used to grab the attention of the audience and emphasize certain points.

when groups of 3 adjectives or phrases are used to make ideas memorable.

appealling to the rationality of an audience

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Similar grammatical structures are used to make it easier for the reader/listener to follow.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4