Very helpful list. The explanations are succinct and easy to follow and the examples take the explanations to the next level! And your voice is in that nice mid-range that's easy on the ears but commands attention. What a great instructor! Thanks so much for this; I'M going to choose two or three to master :)
This is a wonderful teaching tool. Thank you! I am teaching public speaking for the first time and my students are getting ready to do their first speeches. This video makes rhetorical devices seem accessible.
Those points are invaluable to me, like showing me a treasure, much phycological.. its going to be much helpful for many other people around me. Thanks you Billion times!!!, Another thing, I feel those techniques are should not limited to only a Speech or Letter, what must be applied practiced with real life to have a happy happy family or any other background
Great video. My best was not mentioned though - Anaphora. That was what Martin Luther king used a couple of times in that great speech. Starting successive sentences with the same set of words for emphasis. "I have a dream ......"
The one that I like was that about that companies that have riddle same as for music, that was so interesting to know that information that you standed out. to purposely I would like meet you one day because I feel that I want to know more about public speaking and would like to be the best public speaker. thank you for your time.
Blueoak you repetions have to sound like a you suffer of gramatical chronic knowledge. You say 5 times "excelent,excelent, excelent,excelent,excelent". After you have repeat it for 5 times, than start going around you tube and make the same comment because it is just sound rethorical correct...😈
Amazing Inspirational Devices Amazing Public Speaking Presentation's Devices Amazing Rhetorical Devices Next time, I go for parallels & antithesis Thank you for your content
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Yes, sort of. I'd say the JFK quote is a good example of antimetabole. The 3rd (e.g., "example of our power") is a good example too. I've always heard it taught that an antimetabole is a specific type of antithesis rather than a different type of literary device. I just Googled it to check my memory and it says this, "An antimetabole is a specific form of antithesis where the contrast is achieved by reversing the word order." I also just found on Google that Quintilian considered an antimetabole as a type of antithesis. So, to say these are not antithesis examples isn't quite accurate. They can be both. But I appreciate your comment and it gave me the opportunity to double-check and it's also possible it's taught differently by others.
@@alexanderlyon@alexanderlyon I beg to differ, coach; the two rhetorical devices are starkly different. The only thing to bring them in harmony is "anti" and only "anti" lol Antimetabole is a mirror pattern AB-BA which is based upon structural reversion, and not upon semantic contrast ( as it is the case with antithesis). Accordingly, it is by no means, a type of antithesis. And even if we could truly see their relation as one embracing the other, it would be wiser of us to take cautious steps about what is purely antithesis/ purely antimetabole, and pinpoint the differences before the similarities. I hope my rationale is rational.
Antithesis is my favorite, not because of any personal preference, but because it is the beautiful, self-contradictory basis of logic and reasoning themselves.
@@alexanderlyon >:D I could continue, but then it’d get annoying ;) Love the content!!! Very interesting and important area of study. It’s funny how easily we fail to recognize the devices that we deploy every day, yet they are still so integral to communication and connection. It’s a good thing you’re helping bring awareness to them!
There seems to be a lot of overlap between analogies, metaphors and similes. I'm not sure if it will help, but I like to differentiate between them by saying that similes and metaphors are used to describe, where as analogies are used to explain.
Ref. The “check” example. Note. Make sure the reference is known to the listener. The younger person may not understand what the “check “ reference means.
Hi, this video is really helpful! But I have a question, which rethorical device is used in the following sentence? "This is not just X, but it's also Y."
Hi, giorgi. It sounds like the #10, Anti-thesis @16:05. Anti-thesis has elements of parallel structure but uses that contrasting set up, _"Not A, but B."_
You're not wrong! Marketers do their best to get the maximum impact out of very few words. Sometimes they fail, but some ads are very clever and catchy.
A mistake? No. _Mistake_ is a strong word when discussing terms and real-life examples. There's so much room for overlap and interpretation. I can see how it might be fun to debate it but, in the end, I think it can be used as a fair example of both. I have a dream is very common example of Anaphora but its also an example of parallelism because the statements that follow each I have a dream lead-in are themselves very much crafted in parallel ways. But, the point of the video is not really about the labels themselves. I'm much more interested in speakers using these techniques to enhance our message.
Ethos, pathos, and logos are rhetorical *_appeals_* . As mentioned in the video, rhetorical or literary *_devices_* are specific techniques used to enhance words so they are more interesting, engaging, and provide value to a message beyond the straightforward meaning of the words. The two areas we are discussing here are not typically discussed together, compared/contrasted, etc. They only thing they have in common is the word rhetoric.
Yes, very true. Lots of innovative language approaches like these in rap, hip-hop, and other music. Lyrics usually provide excellent examples of getting the *_most_* out of every word.
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Anything on flexing communication style.
I don't have any videos on that but it's an interesting idea.
Only u can turn this idea turn into reality. What say?
Antithesis is probably my favorite.
“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Attributed to Jimi Hendrix
Beautifully explained. I really appreciate your taking the time to look for the right examples. Plan to watch it a couple of more times.
Glad it was helpful, Puneet.
You are planning to watch it a few more times because repetition is such a powerful tool.
Very helpful list. The explanations are succinct and easy to follow and the examples take the explanations to the next level! And your voice is in that nice mid-range that's easy on the ears but commands attention. What a great instructor! Thanks so much for this; I'M going to choose two or three to master :)
Glad it was helpful. Thank you for the kind words, Antoinette.
Your way of teaching is really commendable.
I learn a lot of things from your lecture .
I feel like I just learned how to rap. 😉😂 great video
Ha! Yes, true. Rappers and other song writers use lots of these. Gotta get the most out of every word.
Thank you for this content. I really have been learning from this channel. I just subscribed.
His word pace is so even! Thank you sir.
You are indeed a great coach. This is an interesting message.
The first one, I love it - it gives bang for your buck!
you know a great deal about speaking, thank you for your free video.
So nice of you. Thank you.
This is a wonderful teaching tool. Thank you! I am teaching public speaking for the first time and my students are getting ready to do their first speeches. This video makes rhetorical devices seem accessible.
I'm glad it helps, Karen. I hope you enjoy teaching as much as I do.
I learned a lot this video . It's completely an amazing experiene . We hope more in future
Thank you, Niranjan. I'm glad it was helpful.
Superb. When we have nothing left to give, there’ll be no reason for us to live (a fugazi lyric)
A rhyme!
Incredibly useful, thank you very much
Glad it was helpful. I appreciate the feedback.
Thank you, your lessons will help me a lot.
Glad to hear that, ryzen.
Very informative,
Thank you
Glad it was helpful. Thank you!
This man looks like EVERY high school teacher from EVERY American movie. Impressive.
Amazing video presentation.
Thank you, Lindsay. I'm glad it was helpful. I appreciate your kind words.
You opened my mind so strong that looks like it blows off! Thank you, thank you and thank you!
Glad I could help!
I have learnt a lot from the video
this was useful. Ty
Excellent video. Thank you!
Those points are invaluable to me, like showing me a treasure, much phycological.. its going to be much helpful for many other people around me. Thanks you Billion times!!!, Another thing, I feel those techniques are should not limited to only a Speech or Letter, what must be applied practiced with real life to have a happy happy family or any other background
Glad it was helpful, Jina.
Very good I’ll be back to check out more of your videos
I liked the Rhyme part because I like to read out poems and act on stage.
I always like it when I hear it. It’s not yet a technique I feel comfortable with when I do it.
This really helped with my persuasive speech! Thank you!
I love them all, but consonants, the sound of consonants words, has been my favorite tip. Thanks
Glad you like them. That's a relatively easy one to add to any message, too.
Great video. My best was not mentioned though - Anaphora. That was what Martin Luther king used a couple of times in that great speech. Starting successive sentences with the same set of words for emphasis. "I have a dream ......"
Alex always achieves! Another great presentation. Thank you for posting.
My pleasure, Paul.
Thank you!
It's personification for me just giving life to inanimate things is amazing!
Yes, that can be powerful when done well.
Veey useful communication skills vividly explained.
My favorites are metaphor and amplification.
The one that I like was that about that companies that have riddle same as for music, that was so interesting to know that information that you standed out. to purposely I would like meet you one day because I feel that I want to know more about public speaking and would like to be the best public speaker. thank you for your time.
Thank you, Jonathan. I appreciate your encouragement.
Nice job! Excellent examples.
Blueoak you repetions have to sound like a you suffer of gramatical chronic knowledge. You say 5 times "excelent,excelent, excelent,excelent,excelent". After you have repeat it for 5 times, than start going around you tube and make the same comment because it is just sound rethorical correct...😈
Personification is my favourite. It gives a personality to an object immediately
Than try google allegorie ...
Example of parallelism and other examples are so interesting..
I like so much about hyperbole
Thank you for the awesome video!
Glad you liked it, Olive.
Thank you Professor!
Ohhh Great video!! I will use it with my students! Thanks! :)
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing Inspirational Devices
Amazing Public Speaking Presentation's Devices
Amazing Rhetorical Devices
Next time, I go for parallels & antithesis
Thank you for your content
Thanks, Roxani. I appreciate your encouragement.
Parallel structure is my fave.
Parallel structure was interesting
By the way thanks a lot for makin this video
I learnt much for my exam
Great stuff for my rhetorical analysis writing students.
Great, Paul. Im glad it will be helpful.
very nice video bro i love this keep up the great work bro (my teacher forced me to do this :) )
I was looking at Toastmasters on TH-cam. Then I spotted you. I cant tell you how happy I am. You have a lot of inform that I am interested in. Your a great teacher and will watch and take notes and then try them out. Thank you so much. Great way to spend the lock down . Cathy Mulroy
Glad I could help!
In antithesis part, the second and the third instances actually illustrate antimetabole, not antithesis
Yes, sort of. I'd say the JFK quote is a good example of antimetabole. The 3rd (e.g., "example of our power") is a good example too. I've always heard it taught that an antimetabole is a specific type of antithesis rather than a different type of literary device. I just Googled it to check my memory and it says this, "An antimetabole is a specific form of antithesis where the contrast is achieved by reversing the word order." I also just found on Google that Quintilian considered an antimetabole as a type of antithesis. So, to say these are not antithesis examples isn't quite accurate. They can be both. But I appreciate your comment and it gave me the opportunity to double-check and it's also possible it's taught differently by others.
@@alexanderlyon@alexanderlyon I beg to differ, coach; the two rhetorical devices are starkly different. The only thing to bring them in harmony is "anti" and only "anti" lol
Antimetabole is a mirror pattern AB-BA which is based upon structural reversion, and not upon semantic contrast ( as it is the case with antithesis). Accordingly, it is by no means, a type of antithesis.
And even if we could truly see their relation as one embracing the other, it would be wiser of us to take cautious steps about what is purely antithesis/ purely antimetabole, and pinpoint the differences before the similarities.
I hope my rationale is rational.
Antithesis is my favorite, not because of any personal preference, but because it is the beautiful, self-contradictory basis of logic and reasoning themselves.
Hi, Nolan. Your comments was worded using antithesis! It really is your favorite.
@@alexanderlyon >:D I could continue, but then it’d get annoying ;)
Love the content!!! Very interesting and important area of study. It’s funny how easily we fail to recognize the devices that we deploy every day, yet they are still so integral to communication and connection. It’s a good thing you’re helping bring awareness to them!
I love you; you're a good teacher.
There seems to be a lot of overlap between analogies, metaphors and similes. I'm not sure if it will help, but I like to differentiate between them by saying that similes and metaphors are used to describe, where as analogies are used to explain.
I think you are right. Lots of overlap in that they all draw comparisons in slightly different ways. I like your describe and explain tip.
Really great video, helped me a lot thank you🔥
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Really helpful! Definitely going to be using these in my speeches next year!
My favorite is always alliteration...! Lol
Good choice, Rachel. I use that one, too. It fits in anywhere and almost always adds value.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon I just realized your channel name used alliteration lol
Fabulous😊
Love this video.
Ref. The “check” example. Note. Make sure the reference is known to the listener. The younger person may not understand what the “check “ reference means.
Wonderful!!!!
My favorite rhetorical device is alliteration
Everyone in the comments: "Wow thanks for the content it helped a lot!"
Me: "He really just called the tesseract a 'Space Cube' XD"
It holds the Space Stone and it's a cube!!!! Ha. I'm a major Marvel fan.
@@alexanderlyon Same I just thought it was really funny that you described it like that XD
Valuable knowledge
Thank you very much
My pleasure!
Hi, this video is really helpful! But I have a question, which rethorical device is used in the following sentence?
"This is not just X, but it's also Y."
Hi, giorgi. It sounds like the #10, Anti-thesis @16:05. Anti-thesis has elements of parallel structure but uses that contrasting set up, _"Not A, but B."_
How can I download the PDF
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@communication coach Alex Lyon, Personification and amplification. But how do I get to learn the duo deeply so I could be applying it daily?
The best way to get better at it is to start practicing.
It’s like add copy and sales
You're not wrong! Marketers do their best to get the maximum impact out of very few words. Sometimes they fail, but some ads are very clever and catchy.
Hey Alex, how can I become a best speaker ?
Practice, practice, practice.
Can anyone give me any book or any references about rethorical devices, please
My favorite is hyperbole........
Especially the example of 2018
Yes indeed using hyperbole is like saying : the attention disorder hyper deficit is the highestt form on intelligence in the univers.
In Amplification with word check u mean bank cheque?
Yes, correct. "Check" is the American spelling for it.
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Is it a mistake to understand the repetition of "I have a dream", a phrase as ANAPHORA instead of parallelism?
A mistake? No. _Mistake_ is a strong word when discussing terms and real-life examples. There's so much room for overlap and interpretation. I can see how it might be fun to debate it but, in the end, I think it can be used as a fair example of both. I have a dream is very common example of Anaphora but its also an example of parallelism because the statements that follow each I have a dream lead-in are themselves very much crafted in parallel ways. But, the point of the video is not really about the labels themselves. I'm much more interested in speakers using these techniques to enhance our message.
What is the meaning of acquit* ?
It means to set someone free from criminal charges.
Thanks for the vıdeo but i am still confused on what are really rhetorical devices. I fınd somewhere devices like Ethos, Pathos etc. please Help!
Ethos, pathos, and logos are rhetorical *_appeals_* . As mentioned in the video, rhetorical or literary *_devices_* are specific techniques used to enhance words so they are more interesting, engaging, and provide value to a message beyond the straightforward meaning of the words. The two areas we are discussing here are not typically discussed together, compared/contrasted, etc. They only thing they have in common is the word rhetoric.
You didn't explain why I have a dream is parallelism, and you also didn't explain what parallelism is.
Analogy
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Ha! Far from it but these techniques are definitely the ones used by pro-level speakers, marketers, etc.
Wow!
New news now.
The power of immorals in a country is felt badly when the immorals have power.
I understand now why Stan Lee named the first and last names of his characters with the same letters...
Yes, true. Lots of great use of alliteration in comics.
Rap music uses a lot of rhymes
Yes, very true. Lots of innovative language approaches like these in rap, hip-hop, and other music. Lyrics usually provide excellent examples of getting the *_most_* out of every word.
Antithesis.
It's a powerful one!
Alliteration and rhyme, mantras and metaphors. Simile is cheap.
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Is the phrase tiger mom an apology or a metaphor?