Vocabulary 1

Asyndeton

Omission of conjunctions from a series of related clauses.

Cacophony

Harsh joining of sounds.

Climax

Arrangement of words, phrases, or clauses in an order of ascending power.

Assonance

Repetition of the same sound in words close to each other.

Hyperbole

Exaggeration for emphasis or rhetorical effect.

Irony

Expression of something which is contrary to the intended meaning.

Metaphor

Implied comparison achieved through figurative language.

Metonymy

Substitution of one word for another which it suggests.

Paradox

An assertion seemingly opposed to common sense, but that may have some truth.

Personification

Attribution of personality to an impersonal thing.

Simile

An explicit comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'.

Euphemism

Substitution of an agreeable or non-offensive expression for one that may be harsh.

Antithesis

Opposition or contrast of ideas in a balanced structure.

Apostrophe

A sudden shift in address to an absent entity or personified abstraction.

Archaism

Use of an older or obsolete form.

Synecdoche

Understanding one thing with another, using a part for the whole or vice versa.

Brutus' Interpretation

Brutus claims he loved Rome more than Caesar.

Winston Churchill

Famous for his speeches during WWII, emphasizing resilience and courage.

T.S. Eliot

A poet known for using visual imagery and unique comparisons.

J.F. Kennedy

Delivered an inspiring inaugural speech emphasizing hope and leadership.