Today in class we took a test. the test was based on the book we were reading, "Thank You For Arguing". There were only 15 questions. The test was multiple choice. I missed a few questions, but my grade was an 80. Next time i will read more carefully, and try to work faster.
Today in class we learned about rhetorical devices. The first one we discussed was hyperbole, which is an exaggeration. The second was understatement. An understatement is the force of a descriptive statement that is less than what one would normally expect. Third we went over litotes, which are an emphasis on a point by using a word opposite to the condition. Fourth we learned antithesis, this makes use of a contrast in language to bring out a contrast in ideals. Lastly we were introduced to hypophora which is asking a question then proceeding to answer it.
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