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10 Cards in this Set
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Malapropism |
a confused use of words in which the appropriate word is replaced by one with a similar sound but inappropriate meaning |
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Aphorism |
a brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life use to entertain, instruct, suggest ways to overcome obstacles, or sometimes satirize |
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Olfactory |
images that describe smells |
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Gustatory |
descriptions of tastes |
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Antecendent |
that which goes before, especially the word, phrase, or clause to which a pronoun refers |
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Antithesis |
rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words, clauses, or sentences |
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Anadiplosis |
repetition of a key word, especially the last one, at the beginning of the next sentence or clause |
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Anaphora |
same words begin successive sentences for emphasis and rhythm |
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Anatanaclasis |
punning on a repeated word to obtain different meanings |
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Chiasmus |
pattern in which the second part is balanced against the first but with the parts reversed |
