Terms 6-10 Flashcards
1
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Antithesis
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Parallel structure that juxtaposes contrasting ideas
2
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Aphorism
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A short, astute statement of a general truth
3
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Archaic diction
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The use of words common to an earlier time period; antiquated language
4
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Assertion
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An emphatic statement; declaration. An assertion supported by evidence becomes an argument.
5
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Asyndeton
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Leaving out conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses.
