Rhetorical devices

Humor and irony

One of the most important rhetorical devices that Cazzie David uses in the article “Going Cold Turkey” are humor and irony. David’s story makes readers laugh and keeps them engaged at the same time. For example, readers may find David’s story about getting two flu shots in the same year amusing, yet they also feel intrigued about the reasons behind her brain fog. 

Throughout the article, David frequently makes fun of herself and her phone habits:

It wasn’t until my daily screen time caught my eye that I made the connection: I had gone a week spending an average of six hours a day on my phone. I truly can’t imagine a universe where God doesn’t regret putting me on this ear...