a paradox in which the attempt to escape makes escape impossible?
What is juxtaposition
100
a less unpleasant way of saying something unpleasant
What is
euphemism
100
Appeal to ethics/morals/values
What is ethos
100
the point (assertion) is made at the end. Examples are given in the beginning
What is inductive
200
What is "I will work harder."
The Jungle
200
a pact with the devil
What is Faustian Bargain
200
an affirmation statement understated by placing NO or NOT in front
What is litote
200
Deductive logic- thesis/assumption then supported by evidence
Inductive logic- examples then reader is led to the conclusion/reason/assumption
What is logos
300
"You is kind, you is smart. You is important."
What is The Help
300
Faustian Bargain
What is
tilting at windmills
300
A term used as a descriptive substitute for the name or title of a person, such as The Great Emancipator for Abraham Lincoln.
What is epithet
300
Appeal to the reader’s emotions
What is pathos
300
repeating same words or word to start several sentences to create a memorable effect in order to reinforce an idea
What is anaphora
400
the author of this piece is critical of careless rich people
What is Gatsby
400
to go through a series of criticisms or harsh treatments at the hands of one's dtractors.
What is run the gauntlet
400
directly addressing a person or idea which isn’t present
“Hello darkness my old friend, I’ve come to talk to you again.”
What is apostrophe
400
The author chooses their “ ” based on the audience (or “character” they create)
What is persona
400
contradictory parallel items
Example: It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.
What is antithesis
500
Author of this piece uses it as a platform for Socialism.
What is The Jungle
500
refers to The Prince which details the strategies of Princes who misused their power in order to keep it at any cost
What is Machiavellian
500
sudden drop in level
What is bathos
500
Looking at something from a different vantage point
Types: economic, political, sociological, psychological, religious/moral/ethical, practical, emotional, rational, legal, environmental, historical
What is multiple perspectives
500
repetition at the end of the clause or sentence of the word or phrase of which it began.