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100
Antithesis
What is the juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, often parallel structure.
100
Anyndeton
What is a deliberate omission of conjunctions between a series of related clauses?
100
It can produce the effect of aphoristic neatness.
What is the purpose of and Antithesis?
100
To reinforce antithesis.
What is a Chiasmus used for?
100
A farmer grew radishes, potatoes, and bored.
What is an example of a Zuegma?
200
Isocolon
What is it called when parallel elements are similar not only in structure but in length as well?
200
Polysyndeton
What is the deliberate use of conjunctions?
200
It stresses the importance of the controlling verb.
What is the purpose of a Zuegma?
200
It is to demonstrate authority.
What is the purpose of a Hypophora?
200
That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.
What is an example of a Antithesis?
300
Zeugma
What is it when there is more than one item in a sentence that is governed y a single word, usually a verb?
300
Anaphora
What is the repetition of the same word group or group of words at the beginnings of successive clauses?
300
To imply emphasis on what is being said and may also catch the attention of readers.
What is the purpose of an Anastrophe?
300
It is to reproach or upbraid, rather than to elicit information.
What is the purpose of an Epiplexis?
300
Never let a fool kiss you or a kiss fool you.
What is an example of a Chiasmas?
400
Anastrophe
What is an inversion of the natural or usual word order?
400
Epistrophe
What is a repetition of the same word or group of words at the ends of successive clauses?
400
It sets up a pronounced rhythm and secures special emphasis.
What is the purpose of an Epistrophe?
400
To highlight a cause-effect relationship.
What is the intent for an author to use an Anadiplosis in their writing?
400
But a better butter makes a batter better.
What's an example for Alliteration?
500
Ellipsis
What is a deliberate omission of a word or of words that are readily implied by the context?
500
Anadiplosis
What is the repetition of the last word of one clause at the beginning of the following clause often used to highlight a case-effect relationship?
500
It is used when the author wants to produce a stron emotional effect.
What is the purpose of an Anaphora?
500
It is to assert or deny something obliquely.
What is the author planning when he uses Erotema?
500
"What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously. But the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured." (Kurt Vonnegut, Palm Sunday: An Autobiographical Collage. Random House, 1981)
What is an example of a Hypophora?