Rhetorical Devices Flashcards
1
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Anaphora
A
Repetition of same word at beginning of successive clauses.
2
Q
Antithesis
A
Contracting ideas in close proximity.
3
Q
Asyndeton
A
No connective words (ex. “et”).
4
Q
Hendiadys
A
Two words connected by “et” vs. noun + modifier.
5
Q
Hyperbation
A
Separation of words, usually noun and adjective.
6
Q
Hyperbole
A
Exaggeration.
7
Q
Irony
A
Words to suggest opposite meaning.
8
Q
Iteratio
A
“Repetition” of same word (ex. “Fuit, fuit).
9
Q
Metaphor
A
One thing identified as another.
10
Q
Praeteritio
A
“Pass over” BUT mention it anyway.
11
Q
Rhetorical Question
A
Implied answer.
12
Q
Simile
A
Comparison with like or as (ex. “ut…”).
13
Q
Synechdoche
A
Part represents whole.
14
Q
Tricolon
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Three words/phrases for emphasis. (Ex. “Nihil agis, nihil moliris, nihil cogitas.)
