Rhetorical Devices #7

philosophical way of writing by instructing; allegorical

writing/speaking by making a show of knowledge (arrogant manner); Ex: correcting grammar

writing/speaking humorously with a mocking/cynical tone; not intended to offend; Ex: "Don't worry what people think because they don't do it very often."

pretentious, inflated speech or writing; long-winded, verbose, overblown

conversational, familiar, informal words/phrases known by a common audience

overused or cliché phrase or remark; lacking originality

a strong verbal attack

amusing clever intellect in conception or execution

uncertain or obscure meeaning; something that can be understood in two or more ways

amusingly failed attamptes at pathos (satirical when done intentionally)