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| paradoxical juxtaposition of words that seem to contradict each other but that make an odd sort of sense | ||
| similar patterns of grammatical structure and length | ||
| sentence whose main clause is withheld until the end | ||
| using many conjunctions to overwhelming effect | ||
| use of two different words in a grammatically similar way but producing different, often incongruous, meanings | ||
| the means of creating a relationship or conveying an underlying attitude or mood | ||
| short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident | ||
| critical or explanatory notes or comments | ||
| concise statement of a principle, truth, or sentiment | ||
| a brief witty statement | ||
| literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule | ||
| an argument against an idea, usually regarding philosophy, politics, or religion | ||
| concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts | ||
| a negative term for writing designed to sway opinion rather than present information | ||
| an ironic, sarcastic, or witty composition that claims to argue for something, but actually argues against it | ||
| form of deductive reasoning in which the conclusion is supported by a major and minor premise |
