RHETORICAL DEVICES

ANTITHESIS

• Scheme( a change in word order, involves syntax and diction)
• Definition(a contrast or comparison of words in a parallel structure.)
• Mainly used to show similarities or differences.
• Examples: one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.
• Speech is silver, but silence is golden.
• It was the Best of times, it was the worst of times.

HYPERBOLE

• Trope( involves a metaphorical word or phrase)
• Definition(a figure of speech using an exaggerated statement or claim. Not to be taken literally)
• Hyperboles are used to put emphasis on metaphorical phrases.
• Examples: My backpack weighs a ton.
• My head is killing me.
• This drive is taking forever

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