Rhetoric 1
Rhetoric 2
rhetoric 3
rhetoric 4
grab bag
100
Define Allusion
To recall something from the past without mentioning it explicitly. basically a reference
100
Define Metaphor
a figure of speech that applies to most things but doesn't mean it literally.
100
Define Periodic Sentence
an order of a sentence with its main clause or predicate towards the end.
100
Define mood
A state of mind the writing is written
100
What rhetorical term does this exemplify
Prose
200
Define Allegory
a story, poem, or picture that has a hidden meaning. Morally or politically
200
Define Figurative Language
it subtly alludes or refers to something without being direct
200
Define Juxtaposition
the fact of two things being seen similar but are very different
200
Define Satire
use of humor to mock something
200
Define Exigence
An issue or problem that causes someone to write or speak
300
Define Connotation
An idea or feeling that the word gives you as well as its literal meaning.
300
Define Diction
Choice of words in a writing. mainly speeches.
300
Define Inductive Reasoning
Providing evidence for the conclusion
300
Define Syntax
the arrangement of words to form a good sentence
300
purpose
The reason why something is done or created.
400
Define Ethos
beliefs and ideals
400
Define mixed metaphor
a combination of incompatible metaphors that create a weird sentence. objectively weird. Not an opinion.
400
Define Logical Fallacy
conclusion is not the same as the premise of the writing.
400
Define Paradox
a contradictory statement that could be proven true
400
define malicious
intending to do harm
500
Define Euphemism
A word that replaces a harsher one for a more mild or nice one. yeah.
500
Define Oxymoron
A figure of speech that sounds like it contradicts itself
500
Define Metonymy
expanding a word with detail by containing adjectives
500
Define Syllogism
reasoning that can be drawn form the conclusion
500
Simile
Comparison using like or as