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Rhetorical Devices

Rhetorical Devices. By: Kayla Donovan. Overview. Words: Symbolism Synecdoche Understatement Zeugma. Symbolism. [ sim-buh-liz-uhm ] The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in a speech or piece of writing Etymology: Developed in 1892 as a movement in French Literature

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Rhetorical Devices

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  1. Rhetorical Devices By: Kayla Donovan

  2. Overview • Words: • Symbolism • Synecdoche • Understatement • Zeugma

  3. Symbolism • [sim-buh-liz-uhm] • The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in a speech or piece of writing • Etymology: Developed in 1892 as a movement in French Literature • Examples: • The American flag, which symbolizes freedom. • A lion, which symbolizes bravery. • The peace symbol represents no violence.

  4. Synecdoche • syn·ec·do·che • Figure of speech where a part is made to represent the whole situation • Etymology: 1350-1400. Also was a form of Latin used in the Middle Ages.(dictionary.com) • Examples: • NFA won by six points. • All hands on deck. (http://fos.iloveindia.com/synecdoche-examples.html) • His parents bought him a new set of wheels. (same website)

  5. Understatement • un·der·state·ment • The presentation of something as being smaller or less important than it actually is • Etymology: English • Examples: • During hurricane sandy it was a little windy. • The beach has a little sand on it. • Warren Buffet is financially secure.

  6. Zeugma • [zoog-muh] • Is a figure of speech where the word applies to two other words in different senses. • Etymology: Greek • Examples: • He milked the situation and the cow. • He opened his mind and his wallet at the movies. • The addict kicked the habit and then the bucket. (http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-zeugma.html)

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