Rhetorical Devices
Definition: A device where two opposite ideas are placed together in a sentence
Antithesis
Definition: A comparison between two things for an explanation
Analogy
Definition: The arrangement of lines, rhyme scheme, rhythm, and meter in a poem
Poetic Form or Structure
Definition: The deliberate use of the same word or phrase multiple times
Example: "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow."
Repetition
Definition: Shaking or quivering slightly; timid or nervous
Example: "She gave a tremulous smile."
Use: Describes physical or emotional shakiness
Tremulous
Why do writers use Antithesis
Highlights contrast and makes an argument more compelling
Example: "Life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're going to get."
Analogy
Examples of Poetic Form or Structure
Examples: Sonnet, haiku, free verse
Use: Emphasizes a point and creates a rhythm
Repetition
Definition: A strong feeling of suitability for a particular career
Example: "Teaching is more than a job; it is a vocation."
Use: Highlights a purposeful calling
Vocation
Definition: Words or phrases intended to evoke an emotional response
Examples: Words like "heartbreaking," "tragic," or "inspiring"
Use: Often used in persuasive writing or speeches
Emotionally Charged Language
Why do writers use Analogy?
Use: Helps explain complex ideas in simpler terms
What is Poetic Form or Structure
Use: Determines how a poem is read and its overall effect
Definition: Seeming reasonable or probable
Example: "Her excuse for being late was plausible."
Use: Indicates something is believable or likely true
Plausible
Definition: Emotionally or physically detached
Example: "He seemed disengaged during the conversation."
Use: Indicates a lack of connection or involvement
Disengaged
Definition: The use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar
Example: "Like father, like son" or "She loves singing, dancing, and acting."
Use: Creates rhythm and balance in text
Parallelism
Definition: An indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work
Allusion
Definition: A short poem that expresses personal emotions or thoughts
Lyric Poem
"Plac" Latin Root meaning
"To please"
Examples: Placid (calm), placate (to calm or soothe)
Definition: A clause that modifies a noun or pronoun, starting with a relative pronoun
Example: "The book that I borrowed is excellent."
Use: Provides additional information about a noun
Relative Clauses
Cause and Effect Transitions
Definition: Words or phrases that indicate a relationship between an action and its outcome
Examples: Because, therefore, consequently, as a result
Use: Shows a direct relationship between ideas
Example: "He met his Waterloo" (referring to Napoleon's defeat)
Use: Creates depth by connecting the text to external knowledge
Allusion
Use: Focuses on feelings rather than a narrative
Lyric Poem
"Voc" latin Root meaning?
"To call"
Examples: Vocal (related to the voice), vocation (a calling or career)
Dashes in Writing
Definition: A punctuation mark ( — ) used to set off information
Example: "He was—to everyone's surprise—the winner."
Use: Adds dramatic pauses or highlights additional information