* Some persuasive devices are more common in certain cultures or languages than others. For example, certain types of humor or appeals to tradition might resonate more strongly in some cultural contexts.
* The effectiveness of persuasive devices can depend on the audience and context. What works to persuade one group might not work for another.
Therefore, it's more about the effectiveness and appropriateness of certain persuasive devices in a specific context than their complete absence from the language.
To answer your question more directly, it's helpful to clarify what you mean by "not used." Do you mean:
* Completely absent from the English language? This is unlikely, as most persuasive devices are simply rhetorical techniques that can be applied to any language.
* Not commonly used in certain contexts or for certain audiences? This is possible, but it would depend on the specific context and the audience.
To give you a better answer, please clarify your question! What specific persuasive devices are you curious about? What kind of context are you thinking about?