Term Lists Flashcards
“Many in our country do not know the pain of poverty, but we can listen to those who do. And I pledge to our nation to a goal: when we see that wounded traveler on the road to Jericho, we will not pass to the other side.”
Allusion
“I ask you to look back on your moments of powerlessness. Look back to that moment where you had to get on your knees and scrub and sweep and mop and wax and buff and buff and rebuff and buff again, a floor that someone was going to walk on and promptly scuff two minutes later. That feeling is what it is to be human. Humble yourself and accept your humanity- and don’t deny it to others.”
Polysyndeton
“Now, in this anxious autumn from those heroic men, there comes back an answering appeal.”
Epitheton
“I am elated by the knowledge that for the first time in our history a women, Geraldine Ferraro, will be recommended to share our ticket.”
Apposition
“Such acts are commonly stimulated by forced of hatred and malevolence such as today are eating their way into the bloodstream of American life.”
Personification
“At the dawn of spring last year, a single act of terror brought forth the long, cold winter in our hearts. The people of Oklahoma City are mourning still.”
Metaphor
“MacSwiney and his comrades gave up their lives for their country. Oh, God. They shall be alive forever. They shall be speaking forever. They shall be remembered forever. The people will hear them forever.”
Epistrophe
“To raise a happy, healthy, and hopeful child. It takes a family; it takes teachers; it takes clergy; it takes business people; it takes community leaders; it takes those who protect our health and safety. It takes all of us.”
Anaphora
“You know, this moment right here, it’s — it’s unbelievably believable. You know, it’s unbelievable because in the moment, we’re all amazed when great things happen. But it’s believable because, you know, great things don’t happen without hard work.”
Oxymoron
“I’ve had some long nights in the stir. Alone in the dark with nothing but your thoughts, time can draw out like a blade. That was the longest night of my life.”
Simile
“If we go south, we can slip past Saruman unnoticed. The closer we are to danger, the farther we are from harm. It’s the last thing he’ll expect.”
Paradox
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today!”
Antithesis
“Please sit down because having produced 9 million award shows, I know capitalize Mr. Gowdy, the producer’s up there saying ‘Hurry, say thanks fast.’”
Hyperbole
“And I began a little quiet campaign of persuasion with certain editors, seeking to show the unlimited possibilities for education and amusement. One would have thought that we would find willing ears on the part of the newspapers.”
Synecdoche
Tony’s Pizza—- it’s not terrible
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