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rhetorical devices
Term | Definition |
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allusion | reference to a well known place, work of art, famous person,historical event, or famous statement |
analogy | comparison between two things or ideas |
anaphora | series of sentences or phrases begun with the same word or group of words to build tension or emphasize a point |
euphemism | using mild words , instead of possibly offensive words, to describe something |
hyperbole | exaggeration to create an effect |
repetition | repeating words and phrases to emphasize a point or to add dramatic effect |
rhetorical question | question asked to make a point, not to receive an answer |