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Princeton's WordNet

  1. rhetorical devicenoun

    a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance)

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  1. rhetorical devicenoun

    A phrase (set phrase or created phrase) that uses reduplication, onomatopoeia, or other phonetic markers that increase memorability and musicality (making rhetoric pleasing or entertaining).

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  1. Rhetorical device

    In rhetoric, a rhetorical device, persuasive device, or stylistic device is a technique that an author or speaker uses 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 of a given perspective or action. Rhetorical devices evoke an emotional response in the audience through use of language, but that is not their primary purpose. Rather, by doing so, they seek to make a position or argument more compelling than it would otherwise be.

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  1. rhetorical device

    A rhetorical device refers to a use of language that is intended to have an effect on its audience. This can include techniques used to persuade, create emphasis, convey ideas or emotions more effectively. It may involve repetition, figurative language, humor, powerful imagery, or other strategies for manipulation of syntax and diction. Examples of rhetorical devices include metaphors, similes, personification, alliteration, irony, and hyperbole.

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  1. Rhetorical device

    In rhetoric, a rhetorical device or resource of language is a technique that an author or speaker uses to convey to the listener or reader a meaning with the goal of persuading him or her towards considering a topic from a different perspective.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of rhetorical device in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of rhetorical device in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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