Vocabulary 1
appeal to the speaker's credibility or character
What is Ethos?
Repeating the same word or phrase more than once for emphasis
What is repetition?
Substituting a mild or indirect word for something harsh.
What is euphemism?
Saying the opposite of what is meant (sarcasm).
What is an oxymoron?
In "The laconic detective gave only brief responses to all questions," laconic most likely means:
What is the answer choice a?
Repeating a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses/sentences.
What is Epistrope?
Saying less than what is meant, often for irony or humor.
What is understatment?
An extreme exaggeration used for effect
What is an hyperbole?
A comparison that does not use “like” or “as.”
What is a metaphor?
"His mendacious account of the incident was quickly discovered." The word mendacious most closely means:
What is d?
Repeating a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses/sentences.
What is anaphora?
A phrase that seems to contradict itself but reveals a truth.
What is verbal irony?
A question asked for effect, not to get an answer.
What is a rhetorical question?
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
What is ambiguity?
"The labyrinthine plot of the novel confused many readers." Based on context, labyrinthine suggests something that is:
What is c?
Appeal to emotion
What is pathos?
Repetition of the same beginning sound in a series of words.
What is alliteration?
Placing two contrasting ideas side by side for emphasis.
What is juxtaposition?
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
What is diction?
"The garrulous passenger talked non-stop during the entire flight." Based on context, garrulous suggests someone who is:
What is c?
appeal to logic and reason
What is logos?
A reference to a famous work, person, or event.
What is allusion?
Giving human qualities to something nonhuman.
What is personification?
Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
What is imagery?
"Despite his truculent behavior during the debate, he was usually quite peaceful." The word truculent most closely means:
What is a?