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Rhetorical Terms 1~

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Induction the process that moves from a given series of specifics to a generalization
Synecdoche a figure of speech in which a part of something is used to represent a whole, such as using wheels to mean a car.
Syllogism A form of reasoning in which two statements are made and a conclusion is drawn from them. It is the format of a formal argument that consists of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.
Rhetorical Modes exposition, description, narration, argumentation
Rhetoric the art of effective communication, especially persuasive discourse; It focuses on the interrelationship of invention, arrangement, and style in order to create felicitous and appropriate discourse.
Polysyndeton Sentence which uses and or another conjunction (with no commas) to separate the items in a series. They appear in the form of X and Y and Z, stressing equally each member of a series.
Pathos an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion. . Over-emotionalism can be the result of an excess of this.
Paradox a statement that seems to contradict itself but that turns out to have a rational meaning. Ex "I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude."
Metaphor a figure of speech in which one thing is referred to as another; for example, "my love is a fragile flower"
Hypophora posing a question to the reader and then answering it right away
Explication The art of interpreting or discovering the meaning of a text. It usually involves close reading and special attention to figurative language.
Euphemism a more acceptable and usually more pleasant way of saying something that might be inappropriate or uncomfortable. "He went to his final reward" is a common saying for "he died."
Epistrophe repetition of a word or expression at the end of successive phrases, clauses, sentences, or verses especially for rhetorical or poetic effect (as Lincoln's "of the people, by the people, for the people")
Anaphora Repetition of a word, phrase, or clause at the beginning of two or more sentences in a row. This is a deliberate form of repetition and helps make the writer's point more coherent.
Asyndeton Commas used (with no conjunction) to separate a series of words. The parts are emphasized equally when the conjunction is omitted. takes the form of X, Y, Z as opposed to X, Y, and Z.
Deduction the process of moving from a general rule to a specific example
Ethical Appeal (Ethos) When a writer tries to persuade the audience to respect and believe him or her based on a presentation of image of self through the text. Aim to gain the audience's confidence.
Logos appealing to logic
Parallel Structure the technique of arranging words, phrases, clauses, or larger structures by placing them side by side and making them similar in form.
Rhetorical Questions one that does not expect an explicit answer. It is used to pose an idea to be considered by the speaker or audience.
Antithesis the presentation of two contrasting images. The ideas are balanced by word, phrase, clause, or paragraphs. Examples: "To be or not to be..."
Hyperbole deliberate exaggeration in order to create humor or emphasis (Example: He was so hungry he could have eaten a horse.)
Oxymoron a figure of speech composed of contradictory words or phrases, such as "wise fool," bitter-sweet," "pretty ugly," "jumbo shrimp," "cold fire"
Simile a figure of speech that uses like, as, or as if to make a direct comparison between two essentially different objects, actions, or qualities; for example, "The sky looked like an artist's canvas."
Antimetabole Having a group of words and reversing them in the same sentence.
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