Communication and Rhetoric Homework Solutions

Public speaking tips are mentioned.

How would I stop saying "um" or other fillers such as "like" "uh" "you know what I mean" when making speeches?

Rhetoric questions - explanation and examples provided

What is a rhetoric question? Include a definition of erotema, anacoenosis, anthypophora, dianoea, aporia, epiplexis, exuscitatio, pysma and ratiocinatio. Provide examples of each.

Metonymy and synecdoche

Compare and contrast a metonymy and a synecdoche? Provide an example of each.

Metaphor and Simile

Compare and contrast the two concepts, metaphor and simile. Provide examples.

The Litotes and the Hyperbole

Compare and contrast the Litotes and the Hyperbole? Provide at least one example of each.

What is Irony?

What is Irony? Provide at least one example.

The conceit as a simile or metaphor

What is a conceit and is it a simile or a metaphor? Give example.

Figures of Speech

Compare the two figures of speech, the climax and the anticlimax? Provide an example of each and explain the role of each in drama, for example.

Figures of Speech

Compare two figures of speech, the oxymoron and the paradox? Give examples.

Figure of Speech - Personification

What is personification? Give examples.

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