P Flashcards
1
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Paradox
A
A statement that appears to be contradictory but upon reflection it makes sense
2
Q
Parallelism
A
Repetition of grammatical elements in writing and speaking
3
Q
Paranomasia
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Phrase used to exploit the confusion between words having similar sounds
4
Q
Peripeteria
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Reversing of circumstances in literacy woroks
5
Q
Personification
A
A figure of speech where a thing is given human attributes
6
Q
Pleonasm
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Two or more words to express an idea
7
Q
Paralipsis
A
Idea is suggested through a brief treatment of a subject while most significant points are omitted
8
Q
Pathetic fallacy
A
Human qualities to objects of nature
9
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Passive voice
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A sentence in the action or object is emphasised rather than the subject
10
Q
Pathos
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Inspiring emotion from readers
