Tale of Two Cites Final Exam

zeugma

a figure of speech in which a word applies to two others in different senses

metaphor

a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable

simile

a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid

onomatopoeia

the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named

maxim

a brief statement that contains a little piece of wisdom or a general rule of behavior

satire

the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues

metonymy

figure of speech in which the name of an object or concept is replaced with a word closely related to or suggested by the original

epistrophe

the repetition of a word at the end of successive clauses or sentences

tone

the mood implied by an author's word choice and the way that the text can make a reader feel

personification

the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form

anaphora

the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses

euphemism

a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarassing

litotes

ironic understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary

alliteration

the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words

synecdoche

a figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa

cliche

a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought

foil

a character who is presented as a contrast to a second character so as to point to or show to advantage some aspect of the second character

ominous

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen: threatening; inauspicious

resentment

bitter indignation at having being treated unfairly

confide

tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others

incongruous

not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something

martyrdom

the death or suffering of a martyr

indignant

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

didactic

intended to teach; particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive

mock

tease or laugh in a scornful or contemptuous manner

pretense

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

maxim

a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct

rueful

expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightful humorous way

pretentious

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, ect., than is actually possessed

supersede

take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant

luadable

(of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and condemption

belittle

make (someone or something) seem unimportant

apathy

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

patronage

the support given by a patron

luminary

a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere

prevalent

widespread in a particular area or at a particular time

despondent

in low spirits from loss of hope or courage