Figures of rhythm

The figures of rhythm are pleasing to the ear, and a therefore a good way to insert a touch of elegance. Figures of rhythm may be used at any point in a legal argument but are sometimes used when opening in order to subtly please the judge, and establish the ethos of the advocate. However, they can be used at any point, including in a closing speech. Any techniques that make you literally sound good are worth taking the time to learn as they are a quick and easy way of improving the quality of your speeches, so long as you use them in moderation. Don't over-use them or they will becoming irritating to your audience.

Figures of rhythm include:

Isocolon
Membrum
Articulus
Asyndeton
Polysyndeton
Homoioteleuton

See also Figures of sound