Poetic/Literary Device
Comparing two things using like or as.
What is simile?
A statement made to appeal to your emotions.
What is pathos?
An extreme exaggeration.
What is hyperbole?
A writer uses this to prove his or her expertise in the topic.
What is ethos?
What is metaphor?
The reasons a writer or speaker gives to support his or her point.
What is logos?
The boom, clash, pop as he moved around in the garage was frightening!
Advertisers use these to get you to jump on the bandwagon. Eg. Everyone visits here for the summer.
What is logical fallacies?
Sally says she sells sea shells by the sea shore.
What is alliteration?
A conclusion or statement that doesn't follow the previous argument. Ex. Wear Axe. Women flock to men who wear Axe Body Spray.
What is non-sequitur?