Rhetorical Devices 1
The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of successive words
Alliteration
Using various sources to support your argument
Synthesis
The type of thesis that lists all the major claims.
Closed Thesis
The author’s appeal to the audience’s emotions
Pathos
A reference to some familiar event in history or to some familiar expression or character in literature, the Bible, and mythology
Allusion
Repetition of vowel sounds within words
assonance
The type of thesis that asserts a position but does not list specific claims.
Open Thesis
Techniques or language used to convey a point or convince an audience
Rhetorical Devices
The author’s credibility
Ethos
The use of many conjunctions for the purpose of slowing down the pace of the writing
Polysyndeton
The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas
Antithesis
A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument
Fallacy
What inspired, provoked, or prompted the writer to create a text
Describing the cause and effect of the situation is an appeal to ______.
Logic/Logos
The insertion of words, phrases, or a sentence that is not syntactically related to the rest of the sentence. Insertion is set off by using dashes or parentheses.
Parenthesis
A mild word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
Euphemism
Acknowledging and refuting the opposing argument directly.
Counter-Argument
The author's attitude towards a subject and audience.
Tone
Citing historical events similar to current situations falls under which appeal?
Logos
The placing next to a noun another noun or phrase that explains it
Apposition
The repetition of the word or phrase that ends one phrase at the beginning of the next phrase
Anadiplosis
An assertion of the "truth" of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt, supported with evidence.
Claim
A rhetorical analysis thesis addresses who, what, how, and ________.
WHY (why does it matter?)
When giving a speech on the cardiovascular benefits of exercise, if you begin by describing the work you do as a cardiologist, this is _____.
Ethos
A milder word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
Euphemism