Rhetoric Terms Review

the use of slang or informalities in speaking or writing

a direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably commonly known, such as an event, book, myth...

bang, meow, splash, buzz, beep

If I saw that Wall Street was really upset by the news, what is Wall Street an example of?

“Be sincere, be brief, be seated.” - what lit technique?

We packed sandwiches and apples and raisins and cupcakes and chips - what lit device?

omitting conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses

direct comparison between two unlike things ("something is something else")

a concise observation that contains a general truth, such as, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness" - term?

A short personal or illustrative story

a more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generallyunpleasant word or concept

Trivia! Which writer below is known for aphorisms?

When two words, phrases, images, or ideas are placed close together for contrast

an emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language

The literary device based on the Rule of 3 idea is what?

a comparison between two different things or the relationship between them

Trivia! What year did the Puritans land in Plymouth Bay?

Charged words are diction with extremely positive or negative _______?

if someone says, "It seems to be raining a little," in the middle of a hurricane, what is that?

If the speaker makes a direct address to "Freedom," what is that?

The type of lit term that describes "Hired hands"

when one or more questions are asked and then answered

Who wrote The Scarlet Letter?

figure of amplification in which a subject is divided into constituent parts or details