Why do authors use rhetorical devices in essays?

Question

a) to simplify the meaning of the main idea
B)to increase the credibility of the essay
C)to evoke a personal response from readers
E)to show their skill as diverse writers
F)to compare two or more essays about the same topic
I think the answer is C. Are rhetorical devices things like alliteration, simile ...

Answer 1

I agree with you that the answer is C.

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/writing/style
Yes, rhetorical devices, literary terms, stylistic devices -- all are different terminology for basically the same thing.

Answer 2

Thank-you!

Answer 3

You're welcome!

Answer 4

Mine tells me that there are multiple answers.