Style Devices 1
Comparison between two things using the words like or as
What is a Simile?
A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true
What is a Paradox?
A question posed for its persuasive effect without the expectation of a reply
What are Rhetorical Questions?
Identifying a problem and providing a solution
What is Agitate and Solve?
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
What is Rambunctious?
A word or phrase is applied to an object or action as representative or symbolic of something else
What is a Metaphor?
Place or deal with close together for contrasting or added effect
What is a Juxtaposition?
A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings
What is a Pun?
Using logic means giving ‘reasons why’ through proof and evidence
What is Logos (Logical)?
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
What is Flippant?
When inanimate objects or ideas are given human qualities or traits
What is a Personification?
An overstatement or extreme exaggeration
What is Hyperbole?
Several facts in order from least to most important
What is a Climatic Word Order?
You can convince your audience more drastically by making them feel.
What is Pathos (Emotional)?
acting in a way that betrays a feeling of patronizing superiority
What is condescending?
The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of each word over several words together
What is an Alliteration?
Repetition of specific words, phrases, or clauses in a series
What is Parallelism?
Selecting or using a word or words that impact the understanding and feeling(s) conveyed by the work. Word choice can have positive or negative associations.
What is Word Choice or Diction?
The speaker is believable
What is Ethos (Credible)?
causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial
What is Contentious?
Apparently contradictory terms appearing one after the other
What is an Oxymoron?
A statement which lessens or minimizes the importance of what is meant
What is Understatement?
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
What is a Euphemism?
People often look for guidance on what to do from those around them (i.e. brand association, name dropping etc.)
What is Social Proof?
sense of desire, longing, and yearning
What is Wistful?