Key Terms Flashcards
1
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Anaphora
A
- repetition of a word or phrase
- eg. I have a dream speech
2
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Colloquialisms
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- Use of informal words/slang
- eg. wanna
3
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Antithesis
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- the direct opposite of something
- eg. love is exact opposite of hate
4
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Connotation
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- Ideas or feelings linked to a word
- eg. red = anger; white = peace
5
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Oxymoron
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- Two contrasting words put together
- eg. living dead
6
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Juxtaposition
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- Two things placed close together for contrasting effect
- eg. War and peace
7
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Irony
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- Use of words to convey a meaning of its literal meaning
8
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Pathos
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attempt to activate the audience’s emotions
9
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Logos
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use logic or verifiable data through statistics
10
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Ethos
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emphasise trustworthiness, credibility or values shared with the audience through personal experience
