rhetorical devices Flashcards
What is an analogy?
An analogy is a comparison between two different things that are alike in some way.
True or False: A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself but may reveal a truth.
True
Fill in the blank: An _______ is a short, amusing story about a real incident or person.
anecdote
What is a euphemism?
A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one that is considered too harsh or blunt.
Define connotation.
Connotation refers to the implied or associated meanings of a word beyond its literal definition.
What does meiosis mean in literary terms?
Meiosis is a figure of speech that intentionally understates something, often for ironic or humorous effect.
What is an apostrophe in literature?
An apostrophe is a figure of speech in which a speaker directly addresses an absent or imaginary person or a personified abstraction.
What is antithesis?
Antithesis is a rhetorical device that contrasts two opposing ideas in a balanced structure.
Choose the correct term: A comparison that shows similarities between two different things is called a _______. (Analogy, Euphemism, Meiosis)
Analogy
True or False: A euphemism always has a positive connotation.
False
Give an example of a paradox.
Less is more.
What is the primary purpose of using an anecdote in writing?
To illustrate a point or engage the audience through a relatable story.
Fill in the blank: The word ‘home’ has a _______ of warmth and comfort.
connotation
What type of figure of speech is ‘the wind whispered through the trees’?
Apostrophe
Identify the term: ‘To err is human; to forgive, divine’ is an example of _______.
antithesis
True or False: Meiosis is used to exaggerate a situation.
False
What is the effect of using a euphemism?
To soften the impact of a harsh reality.
What does the term ‘antithesis’ imply in a debate?
It implies the presentation of a counterargument.
Choose the correct term: An understated statement that diminishes the significance of something is called _______. (Meiosis, Euphemism, Analogy)
Meiosis
What does it mean if a statement is paradoxical?
It means that the statement appears contradictory but may hold a deeper truth.
True or False: An analogy can only be used in poetry.
False
What is the relationship between connotation and denotation?
Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations of a word, while denotation is its literal meaning.
Provide an example of meiosis.
Calling a large disaster a ‘slight inconvenience.’
What literary device is used in the phrase ‘the calm before the storm’?
Antithesis
True or False: An anecdote is typically a lengthy narrative.
False
What effect does an apostrophe create in writing?
It creates a dramatic effect by addressing someone or something that is not present.
