SAT Prep - Rhetorical Devices

The emotional associations surrounding a word, which may differ from its definition, are:

The literal definition of a word, as opposed to its emotional association, is known as _______.

A reference to a literature or history in a text that assumes the audience's familiarity is:

The repetition of initial consonant sounds in close proximity is:

The use of sensory details that evoke a specific emotion in describing an object is:

An exaggeration that is made for dramatic effect is known as:

The central idea of a work is known as the __________.

An author's word choice is also known as:

The order of words in a sentence, which often influences how the reader perceives the idea, is:

Language that is demonstrative of a particular place or culture is known as:

The expression of an idea that is the opposite of what is actually meant is known as:

A comparison of two things that are alike is known as a:

Which of the following is an appeal to common sense, data, and facts?

Which of the following is an appeal to authority, religion, morality, or justice?

The presentation of ideas in the same grammatical form for emphasis and rhythm is known as:

The purpose of a _______ is to be a single statement that guides the focus of an essay.

The narrative form in which characters, objects, or ideas have secondary meanings is:

Something that is intended to teach a moral lesson is also known as:

Ordinary language which is not written in meter is known as:

Which of the following is a reference to emotion, particularly pity, sympathy, and compassion?

A concise statement that expresses a widely held belief is known as a: