There are only 9 rhetorical modes.
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There are traditionally considered to be four main rhetorical modes: narration, description, exposition, and argumentation. Each mode serves a different purpose in communicating ideas and information effectively.
Pathos refers to the use of emotion to persuade an audience in a rhetorical context. It involves tapping into the audience's feelings, values, and beliefs to create a connection and evoke empathy or compassion. Pathos is one of the three modes of persuasion, along with logos (logic) and ethos (credibility).
The term for answering a rhetorical question is "rhetorical assertion" or "rhetorical answer." It is used to make a point or emphasize a statement without expecting an actual response.
There are numerous rhetorical devices, with over 50 commonly used ones identified in rhetoric. Some examples include alliteration, metaphor, simile, hyperbole, and rhetorical question. They are used to enhance the effectiveness of communication and persuasion in writing and speech.
the circumstances surrounding a rhetorical act
Not necessarily, as rhetorical questions are typically used for effect rather than to seek a response. They are often used to make a point or to provoke a thought rather than to elicit a direct answer.