Ethos—a rhetorical device that refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker. Ethos is crucial to persuading an…
A harangue is a lengthy and aggressive speech, typically used to express a strong opinion and persuade or rally an…
Climax. Yeah, we all know what that is … but in the context of storytelling and public speaking, a climax…
Colloquialisms are informal words or phrases that people use in everyday speech but which might not be suitable for formal…
Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses. It's a powerful tool used…
Alliteration. Alliteration artfully arranges adjacent and alike initial sounds in closely clustered words. It’s a superb stylistic strategy that stitches…
Dysphemism is the use of a harsh or more offensive word instead of a more polite or agreeable one. It's…
A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt…
Cacophony refers to a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds, used to describe a situation where a lot of noise makes…
Hyperbole—an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally but used to grab attention, emphasize a point, or…
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