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| 7378557900 | Alliteration | Repetition of the same sound beginning several words in sequence. Ex. Let us go forth to lead the land we love | 0 | |
| 7378570610 | Anaphora | Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses, or lines. | 1 | |
| 7378587410 | Antimetabole | Repetition of words in reverse order Ex. Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country | 2 | |
| 7378594833 | Antithesis | Opposition, or contrast, of ideas or words in a balanced or parallel construction Ex. We shall support any friend, oppose any foe | 3 | |
| 7378615548 | Archaic Diction | Old-fashioned or outdated choice of words | 4 | |
| 7378619465 | Asyndeton | Omission of conjunctions between coordinate phrases, clauses, or words. Ex. We shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any foe... | 5 | |
| 7378643361 | Hortative Sentence | Sentence that calls to action. | 6 | |
| 7378647809 | Imperative Sentence | Sentence used to command, enjoin, implore, or entreat. | 7 | |
| 7378655532 | Inversion | Inverted order of words in a sentence Ex. United there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided there is little we can do. | 8 | |
| 7378670127 | Metonymy | A close association between two objects, with one representing or replacing the other. Ex. the crown = the king. The white house = the president | 9 | |
| 7378701307 | Periodic Sentence | Sentence whose main clause is withheld until the end. Ex. To that world assembly of sovereign states, the United Nations, out last best hope in an age where the instruments of war have far outpaced the instruments of peace, we renew our pledge of support. | 10 | |
| 7378725785 | Zeugma | Use of two different words in a gramatically similar way but producing different, often incongruous, meanings. Ex. Now the trumpet summons us again--not as a call to beat arms, though arms we need--not to call us to battle, though embattled we are--but a call to bear the burden. | 11 | |
| 7378750668 | Synecdoche | Using a single feature to represent the whole. Ex. Many mouths to feed = many people to feed | 12 | |
| 7378794836 | Extended Metaphor | Using the same metaphor repeatedly throughout a poem, story, etc. Ex. In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare develops an extended metaphor comparing Juliet to the sun: "But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the East, and Juliet is the sun! Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, Who is already sick and pale with grief." | 13 | |
| 7378821962 | Chiasmus | Two or more clauses are balanced against each other by the reversal of their structures in order to produce an artistic effect. Ex. Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate. | 14 | |
| 7378863334 | Aphorism | A statement of truth or opinion expressed in a concise and witty manner. Ex. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. | 15 | |
| 7378879619 | Caricature | A description of a person using exaggeration of some characteristics and oversimplification of others. Ex. Her eyes were lasers, boring a hole through me. Her ears were smoking, and her hair was on fire. Mom was mad. | 16 | |
| 7378887214 | Colloquialism | The use of informal words, phrases or even slang in a piece of writing. Ex. He bamboozled me! = He deceived me | 17 | |
| 7378910947 | Conceit | A kind of metaphor that compares two very unlike things in a surprising and clever way. Ex. Love is like an oil change | 18 | |
| 7378936071 | Denotation | Literal or dictionary meanings of a word in contrast to its connotative or associated meanings. Ex. Harry has a pet and keeps it in a cage. In this example, pet is being used in its literal meaning, rather than being used as a connotation for a person who acts willing towards another person (ex. teacher's pet). | 19 | |
| 7378978210 | Connotation | A meaning that is implied by a word apart from the thing which it describes explicitly. Ex. A dove implies peace or gentility. Ex. Mom and Dad when used in place of mother and father connote loving parents. | 20 | |
| 7379014101 | Epigram | Rhetorical device that is a memorable, brief, interesting and surprising satirical statement. Ex. No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Ex. As long as war is regarded as wicked, it will always have its fascination. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular. | 21 | |
| 7379047500 | Euphemism | Polite, indirect expressions which replace words and phrases considered harsh and impolite or which suggest something unpleasant. Ex. Kick the bucket = to die | 22 | |
| 7379062180 | Homily | A sermon or speech that a religious person or priest delivers before a group of people to offer them moral correction. Ex. People around the world watched as the pope delivered a homily on the subject of kindness. | 23 |
