Terms 26-30 Flashcards
1
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Oxymoron
A
A figure of speech that combines two contradictory terms
2
Q
Paradox
A
A statement that seems contradictory but is actually true
3
Q
Parallelism
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The repetition of similar grammatical or syntactical patterns
4
Q
Parody
A
A piece that imitates and exaggerates the prominent features of another; used for comic effect or ridicule
5
Q
Persona
A
The speaker, voice, or character assumed by the author in a piece of writing
