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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