the action of repeating something that has already been said or written?
What is repetition
100
a form of wordplay that suggests two or more meanings by exploiting multiple meanings of words, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect?
What is a pun
100
an over exaggeration of statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
What is hyperbole
100
giving inanimate objects human-like characteristics to trigger the use of imagination.
What is personification
200
the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses?
making something not seem as bad as it actually is
What is understatement
200
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
What is allegory
300
the use of several conjunctions in close succession, especially where some could otherwise be omitted?
What is polysyndeton
300
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
What is irony
300
example: I love being a pessimist; I'm either always right, or pleasantly surprised.
What is paradox
300
example: Scary Movie 1
What is a parody
400
the style of speaking or writing determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer?
What is diction
400
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt
What is euphemism?
400
a religious discourse that is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction; a sermon.
What is homily
400
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
What is allusion
500
described as one that is not complete grammatically or semantically before the final clause or phrase?
What is periodic sentence?
500
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
What is satire
500
the omission or absence of a conjunction between parts of a sentence.