AP Language and Composition Rhetorical Devices

The writer's attempt to convince his reader to agree with him or her.

• argumentation
• coherence
• figurative language
• point of view

Developing an essay that aims to depict a scene, person, thing or idea.

• description
• diction
• figurative language
• imagery

When words are used in a non-literal way, it is known as what?

• hyperbole
• imagery
• figurative language
• personification

An author's choice of words used to weave their story to their liking or purpose.

• hyperbole
• diction
• description
• pacing

The perspective from which the text is developed.

• argumentation
• rhetoric
• point of view
• rhetoric

A type of writing  used to explain a topic.

• argumentation
• narration
• description
• exposition

A reference to some famous literary work,  historical figure, or event.

• metaphor
• imagery
• allusion
• paradox

An exaggeration or overstatement.

• oxymoron
• understatement
• paradox
• hyperbole

The impression of the atmosphere of the story.

• mood
• oxymoron
• tone
• point of view

A statement that appears to contradict itself but contains truth and validity.

• rhetoric
• parody
• paradox
• metaphor