Rhetorical Appeals & Devices Review

The suffering of oppressed populations must be addressed.

Starvation, disease, and dejection plague these people without end.

• logos

• doggos

• ethos

• pathos

Why didn't Governor Flournoy endorse this much-needed education bill? Never mind choosing

what is sensible and right - party loyalty was his top priority during the voting season.

• parallelism

• hypophora

• allusion

• counterargument

During the interview, Dr. Sherrington hinted at her religious beliefs

through subtle allusions and tactful diction.

• explicit

• implicit

• duplicity

But do those in places of power understand the protesters' plight? Have they paused to consider the monumental differences that are within their power to make? Will they ever place themselves in the shoes of those who shout and cry for change?

• rhetorical question

• hypophora

• parallelism

• allusion

I have been to the migrant shelters, and I have spoken with hundreds of refugees over the past two years.

I know the scope of this crisis first-hand.

• logos

• gyros

• ethos

• pathos

How would they feel under such conditions? Being confined to a cold, cramped house. Having no freedom beyond the parlor and the kitchen. Watching others taste the sweet opportunities and savory powers that come with social and political choice. Suffering as others make decisions for you that rather harm than help.

• logos

• pyros

• ethos

• pathos

In time, we will see growth. In time, we will gain strength. In time, we will be as one.

• hypophora

• allusion

• parallelism

• rhetorical question

Why do these women leave the safety of their homes and their jobs to join the angry throngs on these streets? They know it is their best chance to be part of the change they've needed since time immemorial.

• imagery

• parallelism

• rhetorical question

• hypophora

I ask you to consider the 733 casualties of this conflict. About 36% of these have resulted in fatalities.

• logos

• churros

• ethos

• pathos

Good evening ladies and gentlemen! A funny thing happened on my way to the polls...

• style

• tone

• context