Rhetorical Devices

Definition

Rhetorical devices are techniques used by writers or speakers to enhance their arguments and engage their audience. These devices include figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, as well as strategies like repetition and parallelism.

Related terms

Metaphor:

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things for emphasis or vivid description.

Simile:

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things using "like" or "as" to create imagery.

Hyperbole: Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally but used for emphasis or dramatic effect.