Dec 14, 2007 - Rhetorical Devices
Speech number 4 of the Competent Communicator Manuals calls for the speaker
to use rhetorical devices. It gives a few examples such as triads and similes.
There are many more types of rhetorical devices that can be used within a
speech. As a speech writer and an evaluator, it helps to know about the many
types that can be employed.
The following two websites list the types of rhetorical devices as well as
usage and examples
A Handbook of Rhetorical Devices lists over 60 rhetorical devices.
The Forest of Rhetoric online rhetoric guide.
By using and recognizing rhetorical devices in every day speech, you'll be able
to properly evaluate Speech Number 4 by pointing out the different types of
rhetorical devices within the prepared speech, maybe some the speaker didn't
even know they were using.
Submitted By: Nigel Reed