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anecdote |
Much to my amusement, he told a funny anecdote.
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rhetorical |
A rhetorical device, such as a question, is used for effect rather than to get an answer.
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question |
He was reluctant to answer my question.
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quotes |
Using quotes from 'experts' helps the audience to believe what you are saying.
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emotional |
He made an emotional appeal for information.
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appeal |
He made an emotional appeal for information.
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metaphor |
Metaphors allow the audience to relate a difficult description to something they may know.
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simile |
Simile involves describing something by comparing it with something else.
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hyperbole |
Hyperbole is an exaggeration used for effect.
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repetition |
When words or phrases are repeated for effect we call it repetition.
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alliteration |
Alliteration involves words that begin with the same sound.
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opinion |
To be objective is to give an opinion not based on personal feeling but on fact.
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colloquialism |
A colloquialism is a word or phrase used in spoken language but NOT in written language.
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inclusive |
Words like 'we', 'us' and 'our' helps the audience to feel like you are including them in the discussion on the issue.
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language |
The TV censor cut out the bad language.
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euphemism |
Pushing up daisies is a euphemism for dying.
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attack |
An 'attack' is used to draw attention to the opposition and what they represent to make the other side look more appealing to the audience.
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cliche |
'It's raining cats and dogs' is an overused cliche to mean it is raining heavily.
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