a reference to famous literary work, historical figure, or event

the writers attempt to convince his reader to agree with him. it is based upon appeals to reason, evidence proving the statement and sometimes emotion to persuade.

the principle of clarity and logical adherence to a topic that binds together all parts of a composition. An essay with all parts (sentences, paragraphs, pages) logically fused together

a writing whose chief aim is to explain. rather than showing, it tells and conveys information/ background

an extreme exaggeration or overstatement

a phrase or expression that evokes a picture or describes a scene, can be literal or or figurative.

the use of language that sharply contrasts the apparent meaning with the real meaning. verbal, situational, dramatic

a figurative image that implies the similarity between things that are otherwise dissimilar

a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but upon explanation contains some degree of truth

the principle of coherent writing that requires coordinating elements to be given the same grammatical form

a work that closely imitates the style of content of another with the specific aim of comic effect or ridicule

attributing human qualities to objects, abstractions, or animals

the art of using persuasive language, and analyzing. makes it so that the text is meaningful, purposeful, and effective.

the way an author writes and expresses their individuality through the use of words, sentence patterns, and selection of details

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Rhetoric Quiz

Term	Definition
allusion	a reference to famous literary work, historical figure, or event
argumentation	the writers attempt to convince his reader to agree with him. it is based upon appeals to reason, evidence proving the statement and sometimes emotion to persuade.
coherence	the principle of clarity and logical adherence to a topic that binds together all parts of a composition. An essay with all parts (sentences, paragraphs, pages) logically fused together
diction	the authors word choice
exposition	a writing whose chief aim is to explain. rather than showing, it tells and conveys information/ background
hyperbole	an extreme exaggeration or overstatement
imagery	a phrase or expression that evokes a picture or describes a scene, can be literal or or figurative.
irony	the use of language that sharply contrasts the apparent meaning with the real meaning. verbal, situational, dramatic
metaphor	a figurative image that implies the similarity between things that are otherwise dissimilar
paradox	a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but upon explanation contains some degree of truth
parallelism	the principle of coherent writing that requires coordinating elements to be given the same grammatical form
parody	a work that closely imitates the style of content of another with the specific aim of comic effect or ridicule
personification	attributing human qualities to objects, abstractions, or animals
rhetoric	the art of using persuasive language, and analyzing. makes it so that the text is meaningful, purposeful, and effective.
style	the way an author writes and expresses their individuality through the use of words, sentence patterns, and selection of details

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