CB1 and Satire Terms

Simple Sentence

Contains one subject and one verb.

Compound Sentence

Has multiple subjects/verbs without dependent clauses.

Complex Sentence

Includes one independent and one or more dependent clauses.

Compound-Complex Sentence

Contains multiple independent and at least one dependent clause.

Loose Sentence

Main idea presented first, followed by details.

Periodic Sentence

Details precede the main idea for emphasis.

Juxtaposition

Placement of contrasting ideas for effect.

Ellipsis

Omission of words for brevity or effect.

Dash

Interruption of thought within a sentence.

Repetition

Use of words or phrases for emphasis.

Semicolon

Connects closely related independent clauses.

Colon

Introduces a list, definition, or explanation.

Italics

Used for emphasis or to denote titles.

Capitalization

Indicates proper nouns or the start of sentences.

Exclamation Point

Used to convey strong emotion.

Isocolon

Parallel elements similar in structure and length.

Antithesis

Contrasting ideas presented in parallel structure.

Anastrophe

Inversion of normal word order for emphasis.

Parenthesis

Insertion that interrupts normal sentence flow.

Apposition

Two elements placed side by side for clarification;Inserts additional information or emphasis in sentences.

Allegory

Narrative with both literal and symbolic meanings.

Parable

Story teaching a lesson, often cautionary.

Ambiguity

Unclear meaning that can imply multiple interpretations.

Exaggeration

Representation beyond normal bounds to highlight faults.

Caricature

Exaggeration of physical traits for comedic effect.

Burlesque

Ridiculous exaggeration of language for humor.

Diminution

Reducing a situation to make it ridiculous.

Distortion

Taking something out of context to reveal flaws.

Farce

Comedy with exaggerated characters and absurd outcomes.

Incongruity

Presentation of absurd elements in their surroundings.

Innuendo

Implied remark that disparages someone's reputation.

Invective

Direct insult or harsh criticism. Also called diatribe

Knaves and Fools

Exaggerated characters reflecting human follies.

Malapropism

Humorous misuse of words by confusion.

Parody

Imitation to ridicule original style or technique.

Reduction

Belittling the target to diminish its stature.

Reversal

Presenting the opposite of normal order or hierarchy.

Understatement

Deliberate presentation of something as less significant.

Polysyndeton

Deliberate use of multiple conjunctions in succession.

Assonance

Repetition of similar vowel sounds in stressed syllables.

Epistrophe

Repetition of words at the end of clauses.

Epanalepsis

Repetition of a word at both ends of a clause.

Anadiplosis

Repetition of the last word of one clause at the start of another.

Climax

Arrangement of phrases in order of increasing importance.

Onomatopoeia

Words that imitate natural sounds.

Antimetabole

Repetition of words in reverse grammatical order.

Chiasmus

Reversal of grammatical structure in phrases.

Polyptoton

Repetition of words from the same root.

Metaphor

Implied comparison between unlike things.

Simile

Explicit comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

Paradox

Contradictory statement containing truth.

Oxymoron

Yoking of contradictory terms together.

Alliteration

Repetition of the same sound at the beginning.

Allusion

Brief reference to a person, event, or work.

Anaphora

Repetition at the beginning of successive phrases.

Asyndeton

Omission of conjunctions between phrases or clauses.

Aphorism

A concise statement of a principle or truth.

Rhetorical Question

Question posed for effect, not requiring an answer.

Irony

Expression of meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite.

Cumulative Sentence

Sentence that builds upon the main idea.

Hortative Sentence

Sentence that encourages action or advice.

Inversion

Reversed word order in a sentence.

Sarcasm

Witty language used to insult or scorn.

Metonymy

Using a part to represent the whole.

Litotes

Deliberate understatement to enhance meaning.

Parallelism

Similar structure in related words or clauses.

Personification

Attributing human qualities to inanimate objects.

Zeugma

Two different meanings in a grammatically similar way.

Emphasis

Highlighting important ideas through structure or language.