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What does 'Accismus' refer to?
The figure of coyness ('Oh, you shouldn't have.')
What does 'Ad Hominem' mean?
An attack on the person rather than on the opponent's ideas.
What is 'Adianoeta'?
A figure of hidden meaning.
What does 'A fortiori' suggest?
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What is 'Anadiplosis'?
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What does 'Anaphora' mean?
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What is 'Anthropomorphism'?
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What is 'Antithesis'?
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What does 'Aporia' express?
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What is meant by 'Begging the Question'?
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What is a 'Bushism'?
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What does 'Chiasmus' entail?
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What is 'Circumlocution'?
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What is 'Concessio'?
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What does 'Converse Accident Fallacy' refer to?
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What is 'Deliberative Rhetoric'?
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What is 'Demonstrative Rhetoric'?
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What does 'Dialectic' mean?
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What does 'Dialogismus' refer to?
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What is 'Dialysis'?
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What does 'Diazeugma' mean?
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What is 'Disinterest' in rhetoric?
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What does 'Dubitatio' express?
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What is 'Enargeia'?
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What does 'Enthymeme' involve?
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What is 'Epergesis'?
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What is 'Epideictic' rhetoric?
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What does 'Equivocation' mean?
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What is 'Eristic' debating?
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What does 'Ethos' represent?
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What does 'Eunoia' refer to?
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What is an 'Example' in rhetoric?
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What is 'Forensic' rhetoric about?
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What does 'Homerism' refer to?
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What is 'Hypophora'?
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What is an 'Idiom'?
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What does 'Ignoratio Elenchi' mean?
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What is an 'Innuendo'?
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What does 'Jeremiad' refer to?
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What is 'Kairos'?
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What does 'Leptologia' entail?
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What does 'Logos' mean?
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What is 'Metanoia'?
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What does 'Metaphor' refer to?
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What is 'Metastasis'?
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What does 'Neologism' mean?
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What does 'non sequitur' mean?
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What is 'Onomatopoeia'?
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What does 'Paradigm' refer to?
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What is a 'Paradox'?
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What does 'Paralipsis' mean?
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What is a 'Paraprosdokian'?
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What does 'Petitio Principii' mean?
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What does 'Polysyndeton' mean?
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What is 'Post Hoc Ergo Propter'?
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What is 'Practical Wisdom'?
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What does 'Prolepsis' mean?
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What is 'Prosopopoeia'?
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What does 'Quibbling' refer to?
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What is a 'Red Herring'?
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What does 'Reductio Ad Absurdum' mean?
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What is 'Rhetoric'?
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What does 'Significatio' refer to?
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What is 'Slippery Slope'?
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What does 'Solecism' mean?
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What is the 'Straw Man Fallacy'?
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What does 'Syncrisis' refer to?
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What does 'Inflexible Insistence on the Rules' imply?
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Study Notes
Rhetorical Terms and Concepts
- Accismus: A figure of coyness where one pretends not to desire something they actually want (e.g., "Oh, you shouldn't have.").
- Ad Hominem: An argumentative fallacy attacking the individual rather than their arguments; translates to "against the man" in Latin.
- Adianoeta: A rhetorical figure implying hidden meanings, often sarcastic (e.g., "I'm sure you wanted to do this in the worst way").
- A fortiori: A logical argument stating that if a less likely claim is true, then a more likely claim must also be true; akin to proving easier conclusions after achieving difficult ones.
Rhetorical Devices
- Anadiplosis: Repetition at the end of one clause and the beginning of another, used to reinforce ideas.
- Anaphora: Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive lines or clauses, often used for emphasis or rhythm.
- Anthropomorphism: Attributing human traits and emotions to animals or inanimate objects, often seen as personification.
- Antithesis: The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas in balanced phrases, creating a clear opposition (e.g., "You are easy on the eyes, but hard on the heart").
Logical Fallacies and Techniques
- Aporia: A rhetorical expression of doubt, often feigned, indicating uncertainty about how to proceed or express thoughts.
- Begging the Question: A circular argument where the conclusion is included in the premise, undermining logical support.
- Bushism: A style characterized by fractured syntax and unclear expressions, often seen in political rhetoric.
- Chiasmus: A rhetorical structure where two clauses are balanced against each other, but the order of terms is reversed (e.g., "Ask not what your country can do for you...").
Rhetorical Frameworks
- Deliberative Rhetoric: Rhetoric focused on future actions, exploring what society ought to do.
- Demonstrative Rhetoric: Persuasion addressing shared values in the present, often related to moral discussions.
- Dialectic: A formal system of reasoning where truth is reached through logical argument exchanges.
Persuasive Techniques
- Enargeia: Use of vivid, descriptive language to create a tangible or immediate image, making arguments more persuasive.
- Enthymeme: A syllogism with an unstated premise, requiring readers to fill in the gaps consciously.
- Ethos: The appeal to credibility or ethical character, enhancing the author's trustworthiness.
- Pathos: Emotional appeal used to persuade the audience through feelings.
Figures of Speech
- Metaphor: A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things, enhancing understanding through association (e.g., "The moon is a balloon").
- Metonymy: Substituting the name of one thing with something closely related, adding depth to language (e.g., "the crown" for "royalty").
- Synecdoche: A form of metonymy where a part represents the whole, emphasizing connections (e.g., "All hands on deck").
Fallacy Awareness
- Red Herring: A distraction fallacy that misleads or diverts attention away from the main issue.
- Slippery Slope: A fallacy claiming one action will lead to a chain of related (and often undesirable) events.
- Straw Man Fallacy: Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack or refute.
Innovative Strategies
- Definition Jujitsu: Using an opponent's terminology to fortify one’s own argument.
- Definition Judo: Contrasting terms with an opponent's language to frame them unfavorably.
Miscellaneous Concepts
- Kairos: The opportune moment to make an argument or intervene in discussion, emphasizing timing.
- Paradox: A seemingly self-contradictory statement that may express a latent truth.
- Tautology: Redundant repetition of ideas; a statement that says the same thing twice in different words.
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Test your knowledge on various rhetorical terms and devices. This quiz covers figures of speech like Accismus, Ad Hominem, and Anadiplosis, providing definitions and examples to enhance your understanding. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of rhetoric and language arts.