Rhetoric Cross Word

4. the repetition of the first consonant sound, occurring close together in a series
9. combination of two words of opposite meaning for dramatic, comedic, or provocative effect
10. a question posed for effect, not requiring an answer
12. several parts of a sentence or several sentences expressed in similar grammatical form to show that the ideas are equal in importance
13. extreme exaggeration
14. a statement that says less than it means, often used for comedic effect
16. appeal to emotions
17. comparison using "like" or "as"

1. contrasting, unlike elements put together in a surprising way
2. appeal to facts/statistics
3. sarcasm (a statement that expresses the opposite of the literal meaning of the words)
4. repetition at the beginning of the line/phrase
5. appeal to credibility
6. a brief reference to famous person or event -- often from literature, history, Greek mythology, or the Bible (can help to simplify complex ideas)
7. a type of metaphor in which non-human objects or ideas are given human qualities
8. repetition at the end of the line/phrase
11. a repeated word or phrase, used for emphasis
15. a mild or pleasant term used in place of an unpleasant or offensive one
18. comparison without using like or as