Chapter 16 Flashcards
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Antithetical parallelism
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Common literary device in Hebrew poetry where two or more lines provide contrasting thoughts
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Synonymous parallelism
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Common literary device in Hebrew poetry where two or more lines repeat similar thoughts
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Proverbs and aphorisms
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Short, memorable statements of wisdom or truth
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Metaphor
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An implicit comparison between two things, usually with the words “as” or “like”
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Paradox
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A seemingly contradictory statement that is nonetheless true
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Hyperbole
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An exaggeration used for emphasis or effect
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Pun
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A play in words using terms that sound or look alike
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Riddle
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A question or statement required thought to answer or understand
