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What is an example of zeugma?
What is an example of zeugma?
Which statement best describes metonymy?
Which statement best describes metonymy?
Identify an example of paradox.
Identify an example of paradox.
What defines an antimetabole?
What defines an antimetabole?
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Which of the following is a definition of hyperbole?
Which of the following is a definition of hyperbole?
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What characterizes imagery in language?
What characterizes imagery in language?
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Which option is the best example of personification?
Which option is the best example of personification?
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What does irony refer to in rhetorical terms?
What does irony refer to in rhetorical terms?
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Study Notes
Rhetorical Devices and Terms
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Zeugma: A single verb modifies multiple words with different meanings.
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Metonymy: A figure of speech substituting one word for another closely associated word.
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Synecdoche: A type of metonymy where a part represents a whole.
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Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as."
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Metaphor: A comparison not using "like" or "as." Directly describes something as something else.
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Personification: Giving human qualities to non-human things.
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Paradox: A statement that seems contradictory but may be true.
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Oxymoron: Two or more contrasting words used together.
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Persona: The projected character or image presented to an audience.
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Irony: A contradiction between what is said and what is meant.
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Hyperbole: An exaggerated statement not meant literally.
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Imagery: Figurative language creating sensory experiences (not just visual).
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Inversion: Reversing the normal word order in a sentence.
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Antimetabole (Chiasmus): Repeating words in reverse order in a sentence to reveal surprising insights.
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Anaphora: Repeating words at the beginning of successive clauses/phrases/sentences.
Rhetorical Elements
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Subject: The topic discussed in a piece of rhetoric.
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Speaker: The creator and sharer of a piece of rhetoric.
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Audience: The intended recipients of a piece of rhetoric.
Review Words
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Parallelism: Similar grammatical structures.
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Juxtaposition: Placing contrasting ideas/images/items together to create a comparison.
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Rhetorical Question: A question asked for effect, not expecting an answer.
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Diction: Word choice.
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Test your knowledge of various rhetorical devices and terms! This quiz covers definitions and examples of devices such as metaphor, simile, irony, and more. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of language and rhetoric.
