Rhetorical Devices
repetition of sounds at the beginning of a word
Alliteration
repetition of the first word/phrase in successive sentences
Anaphora
directly equates two unrelated things to highlight a shared characteristic, implying one thing is another
Metaphor
The greek philosopher known for his theories of rhetoric
Aristotle
How many multiple choice are there on the exam?
45
omission of conjunctions
Asyndeton
Reference to a person/place/etc.
Allusion
placing of contradictory things next to one another
Juxtaposition
The ______________ shows that a claim may not be true in all circumstances; "presumably", "some" and "many" are examples
Qualifiers
What is the total time in minutes for the essay portion of the exam?
145 minutes
one word/phrase substituted for another with which it is closely associated
Metonymy
When you have two opposite words or phrases that are close together, usually parallel in structure
Antithesis
combination of contrasting words
Oxymoron
An sit, Quid sit, Quale sit, and An agendum sit are the latin terms for what type of intention device?
Stasis Theory (Fact, Definition, Quality, Policy)
What are the three recommended key phrases needed for argumentative commentary?
because...consequently...therefore
An untruth or falsehood, whether deliberate or unintended, in the examples or premise of an argument
Logical Fallacy
Using quantifiable data as evidence for a claim
Statistics
Citing expert opinion, historical precedent, or common belief to support a claim
Testimony
This type of argumentation is a non-confrontational method that involves finding common ground by presenting the opposing view fairly before introducing one's own solutions
Rogerian Argumentation
juxtaposes, defines, compares, and appeals are all types of ____________________.
Rhetorically Active Verbs (RAVs)
When a word in a phrase is repeated but second time has a different meaning
Antanaclasis
Two phrases that are structurally or thematically inversions of each other
Ex. “You tell me about your past, thinking your future was me”
Chiasmus
A rhetorcial syllogism in which one or more premises are left unstated (implied)
Enthymeme
Reasoning that moves from specific examples to form general conclusions
Inductive Reasoning
Finish the rhetorical analysis thesis statement:
[Author] developes their [claim] through the use of [devices]...
in order to [purpose] ultimately moving the audience to [action]