How to use rhetorical devices to enhance your public speaking skills?

Simply put, rhetorical devices are techniques to create memorable cadence and effect in your presentation. Anaphora, metaphor, and expletive are quick to construct and fun to say:

1. Anaphora. Repeat the same words at the start of the next statement for emphasis. A simple anaphora: “I love WordPress! It’s easy to use. I love WordPress! It provides a vast network. I love WordPress! It serves as an affordable resource.”
2. Metaphor. Make figure of speech comparisons, e.g., Mom’s embrace is the best medicine. Metaphors need not be fancy but must be easy to understand or the rhetorical device becomes confusing.
3. Expletive. Deliberately use fillers: “I do love spring in Chicago.” “It was declining sales that sealed the fate.” Note that “expletive” is not profanity in the context of a rhetorical device.

Just don’t overuse these devices because too much effect desensitizes the audience to your cadence and style! 

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