Rhetorical Devices Explained

What is rhetoric primarily concerned with?

• The science of logic

• The study of ethics

• The ancient art of persuasion

• The art of storytelling

Which rhetorical appeal relies on logic and reasoning?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Kairos

What does ethos aim to establish?

• Emotional connection

• Logical reasoning

• Credibility and character

• Historical context

Which appeal is used to invoke emotions in the audience?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Kairos

What is a common use of pathos?

• To make historical analogies

• To cite statistics

• To draw on pity or sympathy

• To establish credibility

What rhetorical device involves repeating a word or phrase?

• Repetition

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Illusion

Tags

TEKS.ELA.1.9B

TEKS.ELA.2.10F

TEKS.ELA.CW.4A

TEKS.ELA.E1.6B

Which rhetorical device compares two things using 'like' or 'as'?

• Repetition

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Rhetorical question

Tags

TEKS.ELA.1.9B

TEKS.ELA.2.10F

TEKS.ELA.CW.4A

TEKS.ELA.E1.6B

What is an illusion in rhetorical terms?

• A direct statement

• A brief or indirect reference

• A logical argument

• An emotional appeal

What is a euphemism?

• An emotional appeal

• A polite, mild phrase

• A logical argument

• A direct statement

Tags

TEKS.ELA.E1.6B

What is a cliche?

• A logical argument

• A phrase that has lost its meaning due to overuse

• An emotional appeal

• A new and original phrase

Tags

TEKS.ELA.E1.11H

TEKS.ELA.E2.11H

TEKS.ELA.E4.11H

TEKS.MATH.7.8C

TEKS.MATH.8.8C