Techniques- definitions 4 Flashcards
Zoomorphism
Assigning animal qualities to humans or gods
Hypophora
When a speaker poses a question and then immediately answers it
Paradox
A statement that contradicts itself, yet often contains a hidden truth
Paralipsis
Drawing attention to something by claiming not to mention it
Aposiopesis
A sudden break in speech, leaving the sentence unfinished, usually for dramatic effect
Chremamorphism
Giving non-human attributes to a human, opposite of personification
Ecphonesis
An emotional, exclamatory phrase
Invective
Insulting or abusive language aimed at a particular target
Archaism
The use of an older or outdated form of language or expression
Cacophony
A combination of words with loud, harsh sounds
Anaphora
Repetition of a word or expression at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses, sentences, or verses
Epistrophe
Repeating words at the end of a phrase, clause etc.
