/ Thesaurus / R Synonyms of rhetorical device Find synonyms for: Noun1. rhetorical device, deviceusage: a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance)WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: grimace Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language