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rhetorical devices

QuestionAnswer
hyperbole extreme exaggeration used to make a point
allusion a reference to a well known thing
parallel structure using the same grammatical pattern for phrases
simile compares 2 diff things with 'like'/'as'
rhetorical question question asked to make a point, not for answering
apostrophe shows posession
personification gives human traits to nonhumans
imagery using descriptive words to paint a mental picture
metaphor compares 2 unrelated things by stating one is the other
juxtaposition placing 2 things side by side to compare
repetition & anaphora repeating word/ phrase at start of successive lines
anecdote short interesting story about person/ event
inclusive language avoids bias to include all
religious allusion reference to religious text
formal diction sophisticated writing
absolute language expresses claim with no exception
shift change in part of writing
satire using humor to critique
syntax arrangement of words to form structured phrases
exigence issue motivating the speaker
Created by: rileycc
 

 



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