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12 Cards in this Set
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Symbolism |
the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. |
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Simile |
a figure of speech in which two unlike things are explicitly compared, as in “she is like a rose.”. |
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Metaphor |
a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. |
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Syntax |
the study of the rules for the formation of grammatical sentences in a language. |
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Allusion |
a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication |
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Alliteration |
the commencement of two or more stressed syllables of a word group either with the same consonant sound or sound group |
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Analogy |
a similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based |
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Ethos |
Sociology. the fundamental character or spirit of a culture; the underlying sentiment that informs the beliefs, customs, or practices of a group or society; dominant assumptions of a people or period |
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Pathos |
the quality or power in an actual life experience or in literature, music, speech, or other forms of expression, of evoking a feeling of pity, or of sympathetic and kindly sorrow or compassion. |
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Logos |
(often initial capital letter) Philosophy. the rational principle that governs and develops the universe. |
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Pacifists |
a person who believes in pacifism or is opposed to war or to violence of any kind. |
