rhetorical device (noun)

1. The use of foreshadowing in the novel creates a sense of suspense, just like the historical event it alludes to.

2. The comedian used irony as a rhetorical device to make the audience laugh.

3. The sermon was filled with biblical allusions, a common rhetorical device used in religious speeches.

4. The author employed vivid imagery as a rhetorical device to transport readers into a fantastical world.