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14663498786antithesisa person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.0
14663505448archetypea very typical example of a certain person or thing1
14663511154chiasmusa rhetorical or literary figure in which words, grammatical constructions, or concepts are repeated in reverse order, in the same or a modified form2
14663517470clichéa phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.3
14663520069connotationan idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.4
14663522610dictionthe choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.5
14663524004enthymemean argument in which one premise is not explicitly stated6
14663525549ethosthe characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations7
14663543609euphamisma mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant8
14663543610logical fallacyan error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid9
14663550219logosthe Word of God, or principle of divine reason and creative order, identified in the Gospel of John with the second person of the Trinity incarnate in Jesus Christ.10
14663551864pathosa quality that evokes pity or sadness11
14663558955qualificationthe action or fact of qualifying or being eligible for something.12
14663569206syllogisman instance of a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn (whether validly or not) from two given or assumed propositions (premises), each of which shares a term with the conclusion, and shares a common or middle term not present in the conclusion (e.g., all dogs are animals; all animals have four legs; therefore all dogs have four legs ).13
14663571710warranta document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or some other body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice.14

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