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Literature of the American Revolution is known for having many speeches and essays. Throughout these we can see evidence of different rhetorical techniques described here.

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A false dilemma is when people are given two choices on different sides of the spectrum leaving out the middle options. This gives the reader the false concept that they only have two options.

Domain: Literature; Category: General literature

Tone is the author's attitude towards the subject matter. It is one of the key points of rhetoric and is composed of: diction, syntax, and figurative language.

Domain: Literature; Category: General literature

While not seen in many of the speeches, alliteration does play a part in the poetry of the American Revolution. Alliteration is the practice of having words which start with the same sound ...

Domain: Literature; Category: General literature

Anaphora is the deliberate repetition of the first part of a sentence to add emphasis. This is clear in many of the speeches and texts of the time.

Domain: Literature; Category: General literature

Diction refers to word choice. Diction helps determine tone and is very persuasive. For example, the Declaration of Independence contains many vilifying verbs.

Domain: Literature; Category: General literature

An allusion is a reference to another story or theme. It often adds credence to a though by adding outside emphasis. Often the bible is alluded to. Patrick Henry says, "Suffer not to be betrayed with ...

Domain: Literature; Category: General literature

Metaphors aren't just created for poems. They are also used as persuasive technique to get people to listen. For example in Patrick Henry's speech, "I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, ...

Domain: Literature; Category: General literature

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