Rhetorical Appeal

persuading through the character and credibility of the author (ethical)

Rhetorical Appeal

persuading by using logic and reasoning (logic)

Rhetorical Appeal

persuading by appealing to the audience's emotion (emotional)

Rhetorical Device

the combination of two words of opposite meaning for dramatic, comedic, or provocative effect

Rhetorical Device

a brief reference to a famous person or event--often from literature, mythology, history, or the Bible

Rhetorical Device

when someone says something that says less than what they actually mean (they are downplaying)

Rhetorical Device

several parts of a sentence or several senteces expressed in similar grammatical form to show that the ideas are equal in importance--adds rhythm, balance, and emphasis to ideas.

Rhetorical Device

a mild or pleasant term used in place of an unpleasant or offensive one

Rhetorical Device

putting two contrasting elements together that are so unlike that the effect is surprising, witty, or even startling

Rhetorical Device

comparison of two unlike things

Rhetorical Device

an obvious, intended exaggeration

Rhetorical Device

a type of metaphor in which objects are given human-like qualities

Rhetorical Device

the repetition of the first consonant sound, occuring close together in a series

repetition of a word or phrase used for emphasis at the beginning of a line

Rhetorical Device

a question posed for effect, not requiring an answer

Rhetorical Device

a statement that expresses the opposite of the literal meaning of the words--often used for humorous or sarcastic effect.

Rhetorical Device

comparison of two unlike things using like or as

Rhetorical Device

retpetiotion at the end of a line to emphasize a particular idea