There is something about the rhythm and symmetry of rhyming statements that pleases the mind and so inclines the listener to believe the statement is more true – or at least make it more memorable.

blogMark Faithfull16 January 2020rhetoric

Mastering Rhetoric #5 - Exaggeration

The fifth essential Rhetorical device for speakers to master is Exaggeration. If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a million times – this stuff matters.

Hyperbole, which comes from the Greek meaning to ‘overshoot the mark’ is a popular rhetorical device among politicians and other motivational speakers.

blogMark Faithfull3 January 2020rhetoric

Mastering Rhetoric #4 - Metaphor

Metaphor is a powerful rhetorical device that can bring life to your speech and your ideas.

blogMark Faithfull6 December 2019rhetoric

Mastering Rhetoric #3: Balancing statements

Balancing sentences are more likely stick in the mind of the audience and the human mind is drawn to the symmetry of the statement. A balanced statement is a believable statement.

blogMark Faithfull7 November 2019rhetoric

Mastering Rhetoric #2: Repetitive sentences

A great rhetorical device is to use three sentences which repeat their opening clause. Repetition conveys excitement. Repetition implies importance. Repetition reinforces the message.

blogMark Faithfull5 November 2019rhetoric

Mastering Rhetoric #1: How to use rhetoric to start your speech

Rhetoric is the art of speaking to influence your audience. You can learn the key skills of rhetoric and immediately increase your powers of persuasion when speaking and presenting.

blogMark Faithfull1 November 2019rhetoric