DEFINITIONS
comparing one idea, object, or image to another one by using like or as
What is a simile?
comparing one idea, object or image directly to something else without using like or as
What is a metaphor?
a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer
What is rhetorical question?
"He came, he saw, and he conquered."
what is parallelism?
"I'm not just invested in this community - I love every building, every business, every hard-working member of this town."
what is pathos?
the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristic to something nonhuman
What is personification?
an exaggeration used for emphasis
What is hyperbole?
also known as a sustained metaphor, this is an author's use of a single metaphor throughout multiple sentences or lines in a story or poem
What is extended metaphor?
"love is a red, red rose"
what is a metaphor?
"My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition, make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."
what is ethos?
using concrete objects, images, or characters to represent a larger, more universal idea
What is symbolism?
a figure of speech in which a part is made to represent a whole
What is synecdoche?
which words or phrases or clauses are arranged in order of increasing importance
What is crescendo?
when someone is writing, sometimes they add stories from their life. these stories or "incidents" are called______.
anecdote
"It's a matter of common sense that people deserve to be treated equally. The Constitution calls it 'self-evident.' Why, then, should I have been denied a seat because of my disability?"
what is logos?
a figure of speech in which an opposition or contrast of ideas is expressed by parallelism of words that are the opposites of, or strongly contrasted with, each other.
What is antithesis?
a state of affairs, an event, or an explanation that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects
What is situational irony?
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; a passing reference.
What is allusion?
"“My life is my purpose. My life is my goal. My life is my inspiration.”
What is anaphora?
"Private demand for the product has tapered off for the past three years, and this year's sales figures are at an all-time low. It's time to research other options."
what is logos?
a form of repetition in which the last word of one clause or sentence is repeated as the first word of the following clause or sentence
What is anadiplosis?
a short, often commonly known saying that expresses a truth in a memorable way
What is aphorism?
two opposing things (ideas, images, colors, etc.) placed close together with contrasting effect
What is juxtaposition?
We went to the park, played on the jungle gym, ran around, had a picnic… That was about it!
asyndeton
"Where would we be without this tradition? Ever since our forefathers landed at Plymouth Rock, we've celebrated Thanksgiving without fail, making more than cherished recipes. We've made memories."
what is pathos?