Rhetoric Terms Flashcard

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Anecdote

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A short and amusing or interesting story, often proposed to support or demonstrate some point.

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Anaphora

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The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases, sentences, or paragraphs.

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Pathos

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A rhetorical appeal to emotion, used to persuade an audience.

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Logos

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A rhetorical appeal to logic and reason.

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Ethos

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A rhetorical appeal to credibility and ethical character.

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Allusion

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A passing reference to famous thing(s) or events.

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Rhetoric

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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.

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Persuasion

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The process of convincing someone to believe or do something.

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Rhetorical Question

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A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer.

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Hyperbole

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.