rhetorical device

noun phrase

Meaning

A technique used by a speaker or writer to convey to the listener or reader a meaning with the goal of persuading them towards considering a topic from a perspective, using language designed to encourage or provoke an emotional display.

Examples

Hyperbole is a common rhetorical device used to emphasize a point by exaggerating it.
The author employs various rhetorical devices throughout the essay to build a compelling argument.

Synonyms: technique, figure of speech, stylistic device, oratorical tool

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rhetorical device

noun phrase

Pronunciation: rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl dɪˈvaɪs

Definition

A technique used by a speaker or writer to convey to the listener or reader a meaning with the goal of persuading them towards considering a topic from a perspective, using language designed to encourage or provoke an emotional display.

Examples

Hyperbole is a common rhetorical device used to emphasize a point by exaggerating it.
The author employs various rhetorical devices throughout the essay to build a compelling argument.
Learning to identify each rhetorical device helps students analyze the effectiveness of political speeches.

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