Rhetorical Devices
asking a question when the answer is self-evident
What is Rhetorical Question
Comparing 2 unlike items to
create deeper meaning/imagery
without using “like” or “as”
What is a Metaphor
women in N.A. creation myths often represent new birth of life (woman is pregnant, woman’s presence leads to discovery, creation of human nature or animals, creation of land)
What is the role of women
approaching issues with systematic thinking, evidence-based analysis, and rational arguments, aiming for objective solutions rather than relying solely on emotions or intuition.
What is the Emphasis on Logic & Reason for solutions to human problems
Vivid descriptions that appeal to the reader’s senses
What is Imagery
literal meaning of a word, no matter the connotation
What is Denotation
Repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of closely connected words to create rhythm or emphasis
What is Alliteration
humans may turn into animals (or vice versa), animals may save the day, etc. Represents tribes’ love & appreciation for animals
explores how faith can be experienced and strengthened through sensory experiences, rather than solely relying on intellectual or abstract understanding
What is Faith in the senses
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of a sentence/phrase/line
What is Anaphora
a flaw in reasoning that makes an argument appear stronger than it really is
Giving human qualities (emotions, actions, etc.) to non-human or abstract things
What is Personification
(a god or spiritual being)
What is Supreme Being
the feeling of loyalty, pride, and devotion to one's nation, often accompanied by the belief in its inherent superiority and the desire to promote its interests above others.
What is Sense of nationalism
Indirect reference to something well-known that is outside of the text
What is an Allusion
set of associations implied by a ward in addition to its literal meaning
What is Connotation
Extreme exaggeration for emphasis, humor, or dramatic effect. Not meant to be taken literally
What is Hyperbole
character in the story literally dives down into water to pull up the earth or something new (diver is usually the hero)
What is Diver myth
emphasizes that education should be a tool for personal and societal advancement, focusing on active learning, critical thinking, and addressing real-world problems
What is Belief in progress through education
How the reader is meant to feel about a piece of writing
What is Mood
choice and arrangement of words
What is Diction
a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning that's different from the literal meaning of the words in it.
What is an Idiom
That the characters need to overcome
What is Conflict
where a supreme creator is seen as setting the universe in motion but then allowing it to operate according to natural laws, without further divine intervention.
What is God created the universe but does not interfere in its workings
How the author feels about the piece of writing
What is Tone