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AP rhetorical devices
deffinitions of rhetorical devices for ap english 11
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11th Grade
05/02/2011

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epistrophe
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the repetition of the same word at the end of successive phrases; scheme
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periphrasis
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using many words to describe something simple; trope
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pun
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form of wording which suggests more than one meaning
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anaphora
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repetition of a word or words at the beginning of successive sentances; scheme
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anastrophe
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inversion of the usual order of words; scheme

ex.) smart you are

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antithesis
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the placing of a sentance or one of its parts against another to which it is opposed to form a balanced contrast of ideas; scheme (chiasmus)
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apostrophe
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a sudden turn form the general audience to address a specific group, etc.; scheme
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hyperbole
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exaggeration for emphasis or rhetorical effect; trope
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irony
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expression of something which is contrary to the intended meaning; trope
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litotes
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understatement, for intensification, by denying the contrary of the thing being affirmed; trope

ex.) not bad

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metonymy
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substitution of one word for another which it suggest; trope

Ex.) Washington killed Bin Laden

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synecdoche
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understanding one thing with another, part and whole; trope
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zeugma
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two different words linked to a verb or adjective; trope

ex.) i blew my nose and a fuse

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trope
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The use of a word in a way not intended by its normal signification
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scheme
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A change in standard word order or pattern
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hypophora
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asking a question and giving your own response(within the same statement)
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asyndeton
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omitting conjuctions between words or phrases
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polysyndeton
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the opposite of asyndeton; the use of a conjuction between each word or phrase
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denotation
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the dictionarys definition of a word
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conotation
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the emotional meaning attatched to a word
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ethos
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the speaker or writer establishing him/herself as credible
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pathos
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the appeal to ones emotions
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logos
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the appeal to ones logic
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anecdote
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a short, humorous story
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antecedent
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the word the pronoun is replacing
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preposition
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connecting words(in, about, above, before)
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interjection
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aha! yes! wow ! whoo !
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idiom
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a phrase that does not mean exactly as it says. A saying that is understood by a certain cultural group
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euphamism
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a word used to replace language that people prefer to avoid or that is considered rude, harsh, or offensive
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colloquialism
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expressions or phrases that are used in informal speech. The terms may varyby specific region or culture
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jargon
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terminology associated with a specific profession, etc.
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diacope
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repetition of a word or phrase with only a few other words between the repeated word or phrase
Ex.) the people everywhere, not just here in Britain, everywhere
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exemplum
Definition
using an example to illustrate a point
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expletive
Definition
a single word or short phrase is used to interrupt the normal flow of speech
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rhetorical modes
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narrative, descriptive, definition, process analysis, argumentation, cause and effect, classification, compare and contrast, exemplification
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juvanalian satire
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tend to be the harshest in their condemnation
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horatian satire
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gentler satires that many times include light hearted humor
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gerund
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a verb that acts as a noun
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deductive reasoning
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an argument which holds that if all statements inthe argument are true, the conclusion must also be true. syllogism
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syllogism
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consists of a major sentace, minor sentance, and conclustion. if the syllogism is logical, then the arguement is valid
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inductive reasoning
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move from specific examples or facts to a general conclustion. has no specific form, bt follows a particular process. first you decide on a question to be answered. Then you gather evidence that is relative to the question. you move from evidence to conclusion.
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allegory
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a narrative in which the characters, behavior, and even the setting demonstrate multiple levels of meaning and significance.
ex.) cupid is portrayed as a chubby angel with a bow and arrows
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aphorism
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a concise statement designed to make a point or illustrate a commonly held belief
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assonance
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the repetition of identical or similar vowel sounds, usually in successive or proximate words
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dialect
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the language and speech of a specific area, region,or group
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didactic
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has an instructive purpose or lesson
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accusatory
Definition
charging of wrong doing
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condescension;
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condescending-a feeling of superiority
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callous
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unfeeling, insensitive to feelings of others
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contemplative
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studying, thinking, reflecting on an issue
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contemptuous
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showing or feeling that something is worthless or lacks respect
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caustic
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intense use of sarcasm; stinging, biting
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disdainful
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scornful
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derisive
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ridiculing, mocking
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erudite
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learned, polished, scholarly
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indignant
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marked by anger aroused by injustice
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jovial
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happy
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reverent
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treating a subject with honor and respect
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ridiculing
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slightly contemptuous banter; making fun of
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