AP Rhetorical Terms Review

An error of chronology in a literary work.

Falling into inconsequential and absurd metaphors.

Figure of speech where words are used in a different way than their intended meaning. 

Credibility that involved an appeal from the character involved.

Short, pointed, memorable saying, based on facts and considered truth by most people. 

Ambiguous or paradoxical way of expressing things.

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Incorrect word in place of a similar-sounding word that results in a humorous expression.

Figure of speech where abstract ideas and principals are described in characters and events.

Two or more words repeating the same vowel sound.

Statements, sayings, and conclusions that don't follow the principles of logic or reason.

Statement used to convince the targeted audience by employing logic.

An object or idea that repeats itself through a literary work.

Feeling and understanding another person's emotions.

Memorable, brief, interesting, surprising and satirical statement.