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Rhetorical Choices and Effect Matching Game

This document defines and provides examples of common rhetorical devices used in writing and speaking. It discusses anaphora, apostrophe, allusion, parallel structure, repetition, connotative diction, juxtaposition, exemplification, counter-argument, anecdote, rhetorical question, and use of first person pronouns. Each device is explained and its purpose in communication is outlined in one to two sentences.

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Rhetorical Choices and Effect Matching Game

This document defines and provides examples of common rhetorical devices used in writing and speaking. It discusses anaphora, apostrophe, allusion, parallel structure, repetition, connotative diction, juxtaposition, exemplification, counter-argument, anecdote, rhetorical question, and use of first person pronouns. Each device is explained and its purpose in communication is outlined in one to two sentences.

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 Emphasizes or reinforces

When a writer or speaker meaning


repeats the same phrase at  Holds audience’s attention
Anaphora the beginning of a series of and creates a lasting
impression
sentences or clauses.
 Creates urgency
 Directs the audience to an
A figure of speech directly entity of great
significance to the
Apostrophe addressing an absent
person, abstract concept, or speaker.
inanimate object.  builds a relationship
through sharing of
 Heaven help us.
innermost feelings
 Chocolate, why must you be so
delicious?
 Enables writers to simplify
Reference to another work of complex ideas and
literature, art, historical or emotions
Allusion current event. In many  Builds a connection or
speeches and essays, relationship with the
references to the Bible, audience by appealing to
mythology, or other historical common understandings
events are common. or beliefs.
 Illustrates that two or
Using the same pattern of more ideas have the same
words within a sentence or in a level of importance
Parallel series of sentences.  Creates a pace or rhythm
*This is an umbrella category with several
Structure subcategories

An instance of using a word,  Provides clarity


Repetition phrase or clause more than
once close proximity.
 Creates a sense of rhythm
 Can contribute to sense of
urgency
Word choice that has an  Creates a particular
implied or suggested meaning. emotion in the audience
Words that carry cultural and (pathos)
Connotative emotional associations or
meanings in addition to their
Diction literal meanings
Putting two or more things  creates dramatic or
side by side in order to ironic contrast
Juxtaposition compare them  creates a sense of fate
or inevitability

A pattern of argument that  Adds interest


uses examples to support a  Clarifies a claim
Exemplification claim.  Establishes credibility

Concession + Refutation.  Demonstrates the


speaker’s ability to
Concession = acknowledging a consider multiple sides of
Counter- different/opposing perspective an issue.
Refutation = providing  Establishes credibility by
argument evidence or reasoning against showing that the speaker
the opposing perspective has done his/her
research.
A short amusing or interesting  Inspires or motivates the
story about a real incident or audience
person 
Anecdote Makes experiences feel
universal and relatable
 Creates a particular
emotion in the audience
(pathos)
Asking a question without  Often used to make the
expecting a response audience reflect on an
idea
Rhetorical  Leads the audience to a
certain line of reasoning
Question
Use of personal pronouns  Builds a more intimate
like I, we, us, me, our, connection with the

1st Person mine audience


 Creates an inclusive feel,
a sense of collaboration
Pronouns

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