Definitions
what is Anaphora and Epistrophe?
Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of consecutive clauses, sentences or lines of poetry.
Epistrophe is the repetition of a word or phrase at the end of a successive clause or sentences or lines of poetry.
what is an understatement?
An understatement is a rhetorical device in which a writer or speaker deliberately makes a statement that lessens the importance of the subject mater.
Who brought together the 5 cannons of rhetoric? Who revised it?
Roman Orator Cicero brought it together and Quintilian revised it.
What are Ethos, Logos, and Pathos?
Ethos is the credibility and character of the speaker.
Pathos is the emotional connection to your audience.
Logos is the straight forward appeal that makes arguments clear and understandable.
A Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claims not meant to be taken literally.
What are the 5 cannons of Rhetoric?
Inventio
Dispositio
Elocutio
Memoria
Actio
What is syntax?
Syntax is the key words and phrases arranged to create well formed sentences and also the way sentences are arranged to create well formed paragraphs.
What are the Deliberative Discourse types of arguments?
The Deliberative Discourse types of arguments are good & worthy and Useful & Advantageous.
What do the 5 cannons of rhetoric help with?
The 5 cannons help organize speeches primarily but can also help with essays.