Rhet. Strat #1
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
Alliteration
“Let go” instead of “Fired”
What is a euphemism?
One example of this in literature is a raging fire that can be used to symbolize anger, punishment, and destruction.
Symbol
I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.
Hyperbole
A bicycle can’t stand on its own because it is two-tired
What is a pun?
When the author is describing a situation, their choice of words and the mood create their ______ ?
What is tone?
You’re acting like such a Grinch!
Allusion
A fire station burned down.
Irony
Wealth is prominent in “The Great Gatsby” because Gatsby has many lavish parties to impress Daisy.
What is motif?
Dr. Clyde Wigglebottom, a famous annoying people expert, classifies Ian Slipp as a very high risk student when it comes to annoyance.
Ethos
I like to go on runs. I like to watch movies. I like to travel.
What is anaphora?
Time is money.
Analogy
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Allegory
When I was a boy, I was told that anybody could become President. Now I'm beginning to believe it.
What is satire?
A student is writing an argument essay about adopting an animal from a shelter. They back up their claim by saying that the poor animals are all alone with no home and love. What is the student using?
Pathos
I came, I saw, I conquered.
What is asyndeton?
I dunno what to do, but I gotta go! Wanna give me the homework answers tomorrow?
Colloquialism
Actions speak louder than words
Aphorism
The more you learn, the more you realize how little you know
What is a paradox?
According to this chart, the percentage of annoyance significantly increases when Ian Slipp enters the classroom.
Logos
Saying “crown” to mean “king”
What is metonymy?
And that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from earth.
Epistrophe
“The Boy Who Cried Wolf”
Didactic
The nurse said to the mother “she’s in good hands.”
What is a synecdoche?
Veronica is from Boston and has recently been acting superior to everyone. She uses a British accent and corrects everyone else’s speech. What kind of attitude does Veronica use?
Pedantic