Rhetorical Terms Lists 1-4

Providing hints of things to come in a story or play.

A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of literature.

A short tale often featuring nonhuman characters that act as people whose actions enable the author to make observations

A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect.

A quick succession of images or impressions used to express an idea.

In poetry, the use of successive lines with no punctuation or pause between them.

Overstatement; gross exaggeration for rhetorical effect.

One of the ancient Greek goddesses presiding over the arts. The imaginary source of inspiration for an artist or writer.

A lyric poem usually marked by serious, respectful, and exalted feelings toward the subject, which is often addressed.

The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines of poetry or prose.