Rhetorical Devices

Question 1

Similes, metaphors, and personification should not be used in speeches.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Details that appeal to the senses.

Accepted Answer

imagery

Question 3

Comparisons that show similarities between things that are otherwise not alike.

Accepted Answer

analogies

Question 4

Rhetorical devices can be used to create emphasis and stir emotion in an audience.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

An author should never use rhetoric to advance his or her point of view or purpose.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

The use of similar grammatical structures. Adds balance and rhythm.

Accepted Answer

parallelism

Question 7

Inquires that have obvious answers and are "asked" for effect.

Accepted Answer

Rhetorical questions

Question 8

A brief and indirect reference that can be historical, biblicalcultural, literary, mythological, or political.

Accepted Answer

allusion

Question 9

The reuse of a key word, phrase, or idea.

Accepted Answer

repetition

Question 10

An expression of the same idea in different words to strengthen a point.

Accepted Answer

restatement

Questions 10