Terms/Tone Quiz 3 Flashcards
satire
the ironic, sarcastic, or witty composition that claims to argue for something, but actually argues against it.
metonymy
use of as aspect of something to represent the whole.
Ex: The “pen” stands in for “the written word.”
polysyndeton
the deliberate use of a series of conjunctions.
Ex:“And Joshua, and all of Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, and the silver, and the garment, and the wedge of gold, and his sons, and his daughters, and his oxen, and his asses, and his sheep, and his tent, and all that he had.”
zeugma
the construction in which one word (usually a verb) modifies or governs - often in different, sometimes in congruent ways - two or more words in a sentence.
Ex: “You are free to execute your laws, and your citizens, as you see fit.”
antimetabole
A literary term or device that involves repeating a phrase in reverse order
Ex: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”
analogy
A comparison of two things based on their being alike in some way
anathema
An object of detestation.It is used to denote something or someone that is reviled by a particular group.
cliche
A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought
insolvent
Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
didactic
Speaking in a kind but instructive tone towards a person
lugubrious
Mournful, dismal, or gloomy especially in an affect, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner
elated
very happy or proud; jubilant; in high spirits
sentimental
the tender emotions and feeling such as love.
audacious
Extremely bold or daring
ambivalent
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about someone or something
