Rhetorical Devices

Irony

• A contrast between expectations and reality... when the opposite of what is expected happens or is said

• Apparent paradox achieved by the juxtaposition of words which seem to contradict one another.

• An assertion seemingly apposed to ocommon sense but that may have some truth in it.

• Apposition or contrast of ideas or words in a balanced or parallel construction.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Oxymoron

• A contradictory statement which only contradicts itself, not the whole situation

• Expression of something which is contrary to the intended meaning.

• An assertion seemingly apposed to ocommon sense but that may have some truth in it.

• Apposition or contrast of ideas or words in a balanced or parallel construction.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Paradox

• A seemingly impossible situation that doesn't make sense but somehow exists

• Apparent paradox achieved by the juxtaposition of words which seem to contradict one another.

• Expression of something which is contrary to the intended meaning.

• Opposition or contrast of ideas or words in a balanced or parallel construction.

Anthesis

• Claim that is opposite from your claim or an authors claim

• Apparent paradox achieved by the juxtaposition of words which seem to contradict one another.

• An assertion seemingly opposed to ocommon sense but that may have some truth in it.

• Expression of something which is contrary to the intended meaning.

As clear as mud.

• Irony.

• Oxymoron.

• Paradox.

• Anthesis.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

My sister and I had a friendly fight.

• Anthesis.

• Irony.

• Paradox.

• Oxymoron.

Out of sight, out of mind.

• Anthesis.

• Irony.

• Oxymoron.

• Paradpx.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Jim was outside in a thunderstorm, and said, "what perfect weather this is." Then his mother said, "You only like unlikable weather."

• Irony.

• Oxymoron.

• Paradox.

• Anthesis.

Susan was giving birth, which was painfully beautiful. They say parenthood is preparing for the worst, but she is hoping for the best

• Irony.

• Oxymoron.

• Paradox.

• Anthesis.

There are three types of irony...

• Verbal, situational, imaginary

• Dramatic, verbal, literature

• Situational, verbal, dramatic

• Situational, verbal, fake

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A