Rhetorical terms Flashcards
abstract
an abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of research
ad hominem
an argument directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining
adage
a saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience
allegory
a story in which a second meaning is to be read other than the literal story
alliteration
repetition of one or more initial constant sounds
allusion
a reference to a person, place, or idea to enhance the meaning of an idea
ambiguity
a vagueness of meaning
anachronism
a person, scene, event, or other element that’s doesn’t correspond with the appropriate time or era
analogy
a comparison pointing out similarities between two dissimilar things
anecdote
a brief narrative used to illustrate an idea or make a point
annotation
a brief explanation, summary, or evaluation of a work of literature
antagonist
a character or force that produces tension or conflict by opposing the protagonist
antecedent
a word to which a pronoun refers
antithesis
a rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas
aphorism
a short, pithy statement of a generally accepted truth
apollonian
refers to the most noble, god-like qualities of human nature and behavior
apostrophe
a locution that addresses a person not present or a personified thing
