othello

Question 1

What is parallelism?

Answer 1

Similarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or clauses

Emphasizes similarities and connections: BALANCE, RHYTHM, REPETITION

Question 2

Define isocolon.

Answer 2

Stacatto(choppy), commas Use of parallel elements similar not only in structure but also in length

Contributes to the rhythm of sentences

Question 3

What is antithesis?

Answer 3

Juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, often in parallel structure

Emphasizes dissimilarities and contraries; produces the quality of an aphorism

Question 4

Explain anastrophe.

Answer 4

Yodaism: Inversion of the natural or usual word order

Effective for gaining attention and securing emphasis

Question 5

parenthesis

Answer 5

Insertion of a verbal unit that interrupts the normal syntactical flow of a sentence

Allows the author’s voice to comment or editorialize

Question 6

Define ellipsis.

Answer 6

Deliberate omission of a word or words readily implied by the context

An artful means of securing economy of expression

Question 7

What is asyndeton?

Answer 7

A list without conjunctions

Produces a hurried rhythm in the sentence

Question 8

What is alliteration?

Answer 8

Repetition of initial or medial consonants in two or more adjacent words

Contributes to euphony and is sometimes used for humorous effect

Question 9

Define anaphora.

Answer 9

Repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginnings of successive clauses

Helps to establish a marked rhythm and often produces strong emotional effect

Question 10

What is epistrophe?

Answer 10

Repetition of the same word or group of words at the ends of successive clauses

Sets up pronounced rhythm and secures special emphasis

Question 11

Explain epanalepsis.

Answer 11

Repetition at the end of a clause of the word that occurred at the beginning of the clause

Gives language an appearance of emotional spontaneity