Rhetorical Techniques (HSC SSCE English Standard): Flashcards
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Rule-of-three rhetorical principle
Rule-of-three rhetorical principle
Ideas in groups of 3 are more memorable & effective than other nos.
Jobs' 3 stories in Stanford speech
Jobs' 3 stories in Stanford speech
Connecting dots, love & loss, death
Antithesis rhetorical technique
Antithesis rhetorical technique
Placing opposite ideas close together to create dramatic contrast
Juxtaposition in rhetoric
Juxtaposition in rhetoric
Placing contrasting elements side by side to emphasise differences
Repetition as rhetorical technique
Repetition as rhetorical technique
Using same words/phrases multiple times to reinforce key ideas
Anaphora rhetorical device
Anaphora rhetorical device
Successive phrases begin with same words for rhythmic effect
Ethos persuasive appeal
Ethos persuasive appeal
Establishes speaker's credibility and trustworthiness
Pathos persuasive appeal
Pathos persuasive appeal
Evokes emotional responses to create empathy & connection
Logos persuasive appeal
Logos persuasive appeal
Provides logical structure and reasoning
Conversational diction technique
Conversational diction technique
Using natural, everyday language rather than formal vocabulary