Vocab 7 Flashcards
isocolon
succession of clauses of approximately equal length and structur
jargon
specialized or technical language of a trade, profession or similar group
judgment/value
evaluation about the accuracy or error of something usually based on a particular set of values
juxtaposition
placement of two thing closely together to emphasize similarities or differences
leading question
a question that prompts or encourages the desired answer
litotes
a form of understatement that involves making an affirmative point by denying its opposite. Litote is the opposite of hyperbole. Examples: “Not a bad idea,” “Not many,” “It isn’t very serious. I have this tiny little tumor on the brain” (Salinger, Catcher in the Rye).
logic
process of reasoning
logical fallacies
are potential vulnerabilities or weaknesses in an argument. They often arise from a failure to make a logical connection between the claim and the evidence used to support it
loose sentence
a type of sentence in which the main idea (independent clause) comes first, followed by dependent grammatical units such as phrases or clauses. If a period were placed at the end of the independent clause, the clause would be a complete sentence. A work containing many loose sentences often seems informal, relaxed, and conversational.
metaphor
A figure of speech using implied comparison of seemingly unlike things or the substitution of one for the other, suggesting some similarity. Metaphorical language makes writing more vivid, imaginative, thought provoking, and meaningful.
metonymy
A term from the Greek meaning “changed label” or “substitute name,” metonymy is a figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it. For example, a news release that claims “the White House declared” rather than “the President declared” is using metonymy; Shakespeare uses it to signify the male and female sexes in As You Like It: “doublet and hose ought to show itself courageous to petticoat.” The substituted term generally carries a more potent emotional impact.
monologue
a long speech given by one person, also known as a “soliloquy” (if the character speaks inner thoughts to the audience and no other characters hear)
mood
The prevailing atmosphere or emotional aura of a work. Setting, tone, and events can affect the mood. Mood is similar to tone and atmosphere.
motif
repetition or variations of an image or idea in a work used to develop theme or characters
narrative
The telling of a story or an account of an event or series of events.
