Key terms Flashcards
Allusion
expression to call something to mind without explicit mention.
Chiasmus
rhetorical figures in which words,grammatical constructions or concepts are repeated in reverse order.
Irony
giving meaning to something by using language that signifies the opposite. used for humour.
Juxtaposition
two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effects.
Motif
decorative image or design.
Parallelism
state of being parallel or of corresponding.
Rhetoric
persuasive and effective speaking or writing.
Pathos
quality that evokes pity or sadness
Ethos
characteristic spirit of a culture,era or community as manifested in its attitudes and aspirations.
Logos
word of god or principle of divine reason and creative order.
Simile
comparison of one thing, used to make a description more emphatic.
Syllogism
instance of a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given propositions.
Symbol
mark or character used to represent something.
Theme
subject of talk,piece of writing or exhibition
