Review #2: SAT Prep / Rhetorical Devices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Placing two items side by side to create contrast or demonstrate another purpose is:

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

The repetition of initial consonant sounds in close proximity is:

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

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

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

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

Words that lend unity and cohesion to a piece of writing are known as:

The presentation of ideas that are intentionally vague to allow many interpretations is:

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

An author's word choice is also known as:

When a object, character, or event represents more than itself, this is known as: