Rhetorical Devices Review

A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things, e.g., 'The light danced on the water.'

The art of persuasive speaking and writing.

An ethical appeal to establish credibility and trust.

An over-exaggeration used for emphasis or effect, e.g., 'There is enough food in this fridge to feed an army!'.

A direct comparison of two different things without using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'Laughter is the music of the soul.'

A comparison of two different things using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

An appeal to logic and reason.

An emotional appeal to persuade an audience.

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art.

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind.