Rhetorical Devices English 10

2. Exaggeration for the sake of emphasis (not literal)
4. Self-contradiction; contradiction of the truth; logically unacceptable conclusions
8. Comparison using like or as
9. three parallel clauses, phrases, or words that appears in quick succession without interruption; gives completeness
11. Grammatical structure: using phrasing that is grammatically simple or identical structure, sound, meaning, or meter
13. Using the same word or phrase over and over in a piece of writing or speech
14. Perspective or attitude of the author

1. A figure of speech in which the person who is asking the question is trying to make a point; he/she is not interested in getting an answer to the question
3. Giving human qualities to animals or objects
5. the reason that is written; the goal of a piece of writing; persuade/inform/entertain
6. Comparison between two items that are unrelated but share common characteristics
7. Simple, memorable line, quote, or rule for taking action and leading a good life; a saying; Often a piece of wisdom
10. Assertion or statement from a writer that serves to persuade an audience; the argument or thesis; must be backed by evidence and reasoning
12. Expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite; deliberately contrary to what one expects