Rhetorical Terms

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What is enumeration?

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Enumeration is the act of listing or determining the number of items in a set.

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What is repetition in rhetoric?

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Repetition is a rhetorical device that involves using a word or phrase multiple times in close proximity to emphasize a point.

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What is asyndeton?

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Asyndeton is a rhetorical device that involves the omission of conjunctions between parts of a sentence.

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What is logos?

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Logos is an appeal to logic, using statistics, facts, and reasoning to persuade an audience.

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What is chiasmus?

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Chiasmus is a rhetorical device where a balanced pair of phrases or clauses have their order reversed in the second pair.

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What is ethos?

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Ethos is an appeal to credibility or character, establishing trustworthiness in the speaker.

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is an appeal to emotion, aiming to evoke feelings in the audience.

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What is polysyndeton?

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Polysyndeton is a rhetorical device that uses multiple conjunctions in close succession, often slowing down the rhythm of the prose.

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What is antithesis?

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Antithesis is a rhetorical device that contrasts opposing ideas in a balanced structure.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.