more rhetorical devices Flashcards
What is an aphorism?
A concise statement that expresses a general truth or principle.
True or False: An aphorism is typically a lengthy explanation of a concept.
False
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a figure of speech in which a part represents the whole.
synecdoche
What does colloquialism refer to?
A word or phrase that is used in informal language or everyday conversation.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of understatement? A) ‘It’s just a scratch’ when referring to a large dent. B) ‘I am not too hungry’ when starving. C) Both A and B.
C) Both A and B.
What is an eponym?
A word derived from the name of a person, often used to describe a particular quality or characteristic.
True or False: Metonymy involves substituting the name of one thing with the name of something closely associated with it.
True
What is the primary function of parenthesis in writing?
To provide additional information or clarification that is not essential to the main point.
Fill in the blank: In metonymy, the term ‘the crown’ refers to ________.
the monarchy or royal authority.
Short Answer: Give an example of a colloquialism.
Gonna (going to) or wanna (want to).
What distinguishes synecdoche from metonymy?
Synecdoche uses a part to represent the whole, while metonymy uses something closely related to represent something else.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT an example of an aphorism? A) ‘Actions speak louder than words.’ B) ‘Time flies.’ C) ‘The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.’
C) ‘The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.’
True or False: Understatement can be used for comedic effect.
True
What is the purpose of using parenthesis in a sentence?
To include supplementary information that may be omitted without altering the main meaning.
Fill in the blank: An example of an eponym is ________ for the disease named after Dr. Alzheimer.
Alzheimer’s disease
Short Answer: Define metonymy.
A figure of speech in which one thing is referred to by the name of something closely associated with it.
What literary device is exemplified by the phrase ‘the White House issued a statement’?
Metonymy
Multiple Choice: Which of the following sentences contains a colloquialism? A) ‘He is feeling under the weather.’ B) ‘The sun rises in the east.’ C) ‘The cat sat on the mat.’
A) ‘He is feeling under the weather.’
True or False: An aphorism can often be a moral or philosophical statement.
True
Fill in the blank: The phrase ‘suits’ to refer to business people is an example of ________.
metonymy
What is the main characteristic of an understatement?
It presents something as less significant than it is.
Short Answer: Give an example of an aphorism.
‘A penny saved is a penny earned.’
True or False: Colloquialisms are appropriate for formal writing.
False
What does the term ‘synecdoche’ derive from?
The Greek word ‘synekdoche’, meaning ‘simultaneous understanding’.
Fill in the blank: ‘All hands on deck’ is an example of ________.
synecdoche
