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28 Cards in this Set
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ALLUSION |
Direct or indirect reference to a significant person, event, time, or work of literature. Ex: “This place is like a Garden of Eden.” – This is a biblical allusion to the “garden of God” in the Book of Genesis. |
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APOSTROPHE |
Talking to something that is not real/alive Ex:“Twinkle, twinkle, little star,How I wonder what you are.Up above the world so high,Like a diamond in the sky.” |
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ANAPHORA |
The repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect Ex:“My life is my purpose. My life is my goal. My life is my inspiration.” |
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ASSONANCE |
The repetition of identical or similar vowel sounds found within or at the end of words and phrases. Ex: Go and mow the lawn. |
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ALLITERATION |
The repetition of a beginning consonant sound within a phrase or sentence Ex: But a better butter makes a batter better. |
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APPEAL |
Ethos, pathos, logos Ex: Global warming is caused by greenhouse gases being produced by humankind. (Logos) |
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CONNONATION |
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning Ex: Home suggests family, comfort and security. |
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CONSONANCE |
Repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of words in a phrase or sentence. Ex: She ate seven sandwiches on a sunny Sunday last year. |
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DENOTATION |
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests Ex: Pushy refers to someone loud-mouthed and irritating. |
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DIALECT |
A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group Ex: “We’s safe, Huck, we’s safe! Jump up and crack yo’ heels. Dat’s de good ole Cairo at las’, I jis knows it.” Huck: “I’ll take the canoe and go see, Jim. It mightn’t be, you know.” |
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DICTION |
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing Ex: “Ah, happy, happy boughs! that cannot shed. Your leaves, nor ever bid the spring adieu.” It is more formal to use “adieu” than to say “goodbye”. |
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EPISTROPHE |
The repetition of phrases or words at the end of the clauses or sentences. Ex:When everybody talks during the lesson, When everybody talks during the lesson, When nobody talks during the lesson , |
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ETHOS |
Ethos represents credibility or an ethical appeal which involves persuasion by the character involved. Ex: Doctors all over the world recommend this type of treatment.” People tend to believe the opinions of doctors in the matter of medical treatments. |
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HYPERBOLE |
Exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis. Ex: My grandmother is as old as the hills. |
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IMAGERY |
Visually descriptive or figurative language Ex: It was dark and dim in the forest. – The words “dark” and “dim” are visual images. |
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LOGOS |
A statement, sentence or argument used to convince or persuade the targeted audience by employing reason or logic. Ex: All men are mortal.Socrates is a man.Therefore, Socrates is mortal. |
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METAPHOR |
Comparison between two things that are unrelated but share some common characteristics without using "like" or "as" Ex: Her voice is music to his ears. |
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OXYMORON |
Two opposite ideas that are joined to create an effect Ex: Seriously funny Awfully pretty |
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PARADOX |
A statement that appears to be self-contradictory or silly but may include a latent truth. Ex: “I can resist anything but temptation.” – Oscar Wilde |
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PATHOS |
A quality of an experience in life or a work of art that stirs up emotions of pity, sympathy and sorrow. Ex: Ads encouraging donations, show small children living in pathetic conditions to evoke pity in people to urge them to donate for the cause. |
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PERSONIFICATION |
A thing, an idea or an animal is given human attributes. Ex: The flowers danced in the gentle breeze. |
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REPETITION |
Repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer Ex: Because I do not hope to turn again Because I do not hope Because I do not hope to turn… |
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RHETORICAL QUESTIONS |
A question that you ask without expecting an answer. Ex:Do pigs fly? Can fish swim? |
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SIMILE |
A comparison, showing similarities between two different things. Draws resemblance with the help of the words “like” or “as” Ex: Our soldiers are as brave as lions. |
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SYMBOLISM |
The use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense. Ex: A red rose or red color stands for love or romance. |
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SYNTAX |
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language Ex: The general word order of an English sentence is “Subject+Verb+Object” |
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THEME |
A main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly. Ex: Love and friendship- Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare |
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TONE |
An attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. Tone is generally conveyed through the choice of words or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject Ex: Father: “We are going on a vacation.” Son: “That’s great!!!”– The tone of son’s response is very cheerful. |
