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What is an Allegory?
Repetition of initial consonant sounds in 2+ neighboring words
A story with a double meaning.
When something is open to multiple interpretations and relies on context.
A direct or indirect reference to something commonly known and familiar.
2
A work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule
Syntax
Symbolism
Satire
Synedoche
3
formal fallacy based on an “either-or” type of argument
Red Herring
Equivocation
False Dilemma/Dichotomy
Straw Man
4
An understatement is the ironic maximization of a fact, understatement presents something as more significant than it is
True
False
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What is an Allusion?
A direct or indirect reference to something commonly known and familiar.
A story with a double meaning.
Repetition of initial consonant sounds in 2+ neighboring words
When something is open to multiple interpretations and relies on context.
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What is Epistrophe?
Greek, literally means “teaching.” Have the primary aim of teaching
Greek for “good speech,” a more agreeable or less offensive substitute
A metaphor developed at great length, frequently in or throughout a work
When a certain phrase or word is repeated at the end of sentences
7
a figure of speech where a part of something is used to signify the whole
Satire
Synedoche
Syntax
Symbolism
8
Bandwagon Fallacy
Because two things are alike in 1+ respects, they are alike in others
argument that relies on the statements of a false authority figure
the appeal to common belief or appeal to the masses
9
What is Litotes?
Placement of 2+ things side by side, to bring out their differences
A figure of speech where one thing takes the place of another associated w/
Form of understatement, involves making affirmative by denying opposite
A figure of speech using implied comparison of seemingly unlike things
10
uses multiple repetitions of the same conjunction (and, but, if, etc), most commonly the word “and"
Repetition
Polysyndeton
Sarcasm
Rhetorical Question
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Refers to grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity
Personification
Parallelism
A Paradox
An Oxymoron
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What is Imagery?
The contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant
Rhetorical device where one attacks or insults another with abusive tone
A figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement
Sensory details or descriptive language used to describe
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What is a Euphemism?
A metaphor developed at great length, frequently in or throughout a work
Greek, literally means “teaching.” Have the primary aim of teaching
Greek for “good speech,” a more agreeable or less offensive substitute
When a certain phrase or word is repeated at the end of sentences
14
What is Assonance?
The repetition of a consonant sound at the middle or end of a word
Grammatical structure when the first phrase is reversed in the second
Skipping one or more conjunction usually used in a series of phrases
The repetition of vowel sounds, which creates rhyme
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oversimplifies an opponent's viewpoint and then attacks that hollow argument
Equivocation
Red Herring
Straw Man
False Dilemma/Dichotomy
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What is Connotation?
The non-literal, associative meaning of a word
The strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word
Fefers to the writer’s word choices, especially with their correctness
The use of slang or informalities in speech or writing
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False Analogy
argument that relies on the statements of a false authority figure
the appeal to common belief or appeal to the masses
Because two things are alike in 1+ respects, they are alike in others
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Logos
Credibility
Logic
Emotion
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occurs when a key term or phrase in an argument is used in an ambiguous way
False Dilemma/Dichotomy
Straw Man
Equivocation
Red Herring
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False Authority
the appeal to common belief or appeal to the masses
Because two things are alike in 1+ respects, they are alike in others
argument that relies on the statements of a false authority figure
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Tone is similar to mood and describes the author's attitude towards their material, audience, or both
True
False
22
What is Irony?
Rhetorical device where one attacks or insults another with abusive tone
Sensory details or descriptive language used to describe
The contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant
A figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement
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What is a Hyperbole?
Rhetorical device where one attacks or insults another with abusive tone
A figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement
The contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant
Sensory details or descriptive language used to describe
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What is an Invective?
Rhetorical device where one attacks or insults another with abusive tone
The contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant
A figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement
Sensory details or descriptive language used to describe
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an attack on the character of a person rather than their opinions or arguments
Begging The Claim
Ad Hominem
Circular Argument
Either/Or
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Greek for “pointedly foolish,” ___ is a figure of speech where the author groups different terms to suggest a paradox
A Paradox
Parallelism
An Oxymoron
Personification
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a conclusion based on the premise that if A happens, then eventually through a series of small steps, Z will happen
Faulty Casualty
Slippery Slope
Non-Sequitur
Hasty Generalization
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What is Asyndeton?
Grammatical structure when the first phrase is reversed in the second
The repetition of vowel sounds, which creates rhyme
Skipping one or more conjunction usually used in a series of phrases
The repetition of a consonant sound at the middle or end of a word
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When one statement isn’t logically connected to another
Hasty Generalization
Non-Sequitur
Faulty Casualty
Slippery Slope
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What is Didactic?
Greek, literally means “teaching.” Have the primary aim of teaching
A metaphor developed at great length, frequently in or throughout a work
When a certain phrase or word is repeated at the end of sentences
Greek for “good speech,” a more agreeable or less offensive substitute
31
a conclusion that oversimplifies the argument by reducing it to only two sides or choices
Either/Or
Circular Argument
Begging The Claim
Ad Hominem
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What is Alliteration?
Repetition of initial consonant sounds in 2+ neighboring words
A story with a double meaning.
A direct or indirect reference to something commonly known and familiar.
When something is open to multiple interpretations and relies on context.
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a conclusion based on insufficient or biased evidence
Faulty Casualty
Non-Sequitur
Hasty Generalization
Slippery Slope
34
Pathos
Credibility
Logic
Emotion
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What is Ambiguity?
Repetition of initial consonant sounds in 2+ neighboring words
A story with a double meaning.
When something is open to multiple interpretations and relies on context.
A direct or indirect reference to something commonly known and familiar.
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What is Juxtaposition?
Form of understatement, involves making affirmative by denying opposite
A figure of speech using implied comparison of seemingly unlike things
A figure of speech where one thing takes the place of another associated w/
Placement of 2+ things side by side, to bring out their differences
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The grammatical structure of sentences
Satire
Synedoche
Syntax
Symbolism
38
What is a Metaphor?
A figure of speech using implied comparison of seemingly unlike things
Placement of 2+ things side by side, to bring out their differences
A figure of speech where one thing takes the place of another associated w/
Form of understatement, involves making affirmative by denying opposite
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What is Chiasmus?
Grammatical structure when the first phrase is reversed in the second
The repetition of vowel sounds, which creates rhyme
Skipping one or more conjunction usually used in a series of phrases
The repetition of a consonant sound at the middle or end of a word
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A statement that appears self-contradictory but upon closer inspection contains some degree of truth or validity
Parallelism
Personification
An Oxymoron
A Paradox
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What is an Anecdote?
Parallelism when there is repetition of words or phrases at the beginning
A brief recounting of a relevant episode based on personal experience
The opposition or contrast of ideas
Repeating an important word or phrase while adding more details each time
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What is Diction?
The use of slang or informalities in speech or writing
Fefers to the writer’s word choices, especially with their correctness
The non-literal, associative meaning of a word
The strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word
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What is Anaphora?
A brief recounting of a relevant episode based on personal experience
Parallelism when there is repetition of words or phrases at the beginning
Repeating an important word or phrase while adding more details each time
The opposition or contrast of ideas
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Not asked in order to receive an answer from the audience or reader. It’s only posed to make a point
Sarcasm
Polysyndeton
Repetition
Rhetorical Question
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Involves bitter, caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something
Sarcasm
Rhetorical Question
Repetition
Polysyndeton
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What is a Metonymy?
Form of understatement, involves making affirmative by denying opposite
Placement of 2+ things side by side, to bring out their differences
A figure of speech where one thing takes the place of another associated w/
A figure of speech using implied comparison of seemingly unlike things
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A figure of speech where author presents or describes concepts, animals, or inanimate objects with human attributes
An Oxymoron
Personification
Parallelism
A Paradox
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What is Amplification?
Repeating an important word or phrase while adding more details each time
A brief recounting of a relevant episode based on personal experience
Parallelism when there is repetition of words or phrases at the beginning
The opposition or contrast of ideas
49
What is Conosance?
The repetition of vowel sounds, which creates rhyme
Skipping one or more conjunction usually used in a series of phrases
The repetition of a consonant sound at the middle or end of a word
Grammatical structure when the first phrase is reversed in the second
50
What is Denotation?
The non-literal, associative meaning of a word
Fefers to the writer’s word choices, especially with their correctness
The strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word
The use of slang or informalities in speech or writing
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diversionary tactic avoids the key issues, often by avoiding opposing arguments rather than addressing them
Equivocation
False Dilemma/Dichotomy
Straw Man
Red Herring
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The duplication, exact or approximate, of anything like a sound, word, phrase, clause, sentence, or grammatical pattern
Repetition
Polysyndeton
Sarcasm
Rhetorical Question
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Generally, anything that represents itself and stands for something else
Synedoche
Satire
Symbolism
Syntax
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Ethos
Credibility
Emotion
Logic
55
Kairos is opportune moment
False
True
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restates the argument rather than actually proving it
Circular Argument
Ad Hominem
Begging The Claim
Either/Or
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What is Colloquialism?
Fefers to the writer’s word choices, especially with their correctness
The use of slang or informalities in speech or writing
The strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word
The non-literal, associative meaning of a word
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The conclusion that the writer should prove is validated within the claim
Circular Argument
Begging The Claim
Ad Hominem
Either/Or
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What is an Extended Metaphor?
A metaphor developed at great length, frequently in or throughout a work
When a certain phrase or word is repeated at the end of sentences
Greek, literally means “teaching.” Have the primary aim of teaching
Greek for “good speech,” a more agreeable or less offensive substitute
60
a conclusion that assumes that if 'A' occurred after 'B' then 'B' must have caused 'A.'
Slippery Slope
Faulty Casualty
Hasty Generalization
Non-Sequitur
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What is an Antithesis?
A brief recounting of a relevant episode based on personal experience
The opposition or contrast of ideas
Repeating an important word or phrase while adding more details each time
Parallelism when there is repetition of words or phrases at the beginning
