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rhetorical question
questions that do not expect answers
repetition
in which a word or phrase is used multiple times
paradox
a statement that contradicts itself, or that must be both true and untrue at the same time
hyperbole
an exaggeration
understatement
a figure of speech that makes a weaker statement than a situation seems to call for
rhetorical fragment
a sentence fragment used deliberately for a persuasive purpose
antithesis
The use of parallel structures to mark contrast or opposition
parallelism
Involves the use of grammatically similar phrases or clauses for special effect
anaphora
(parallel structure) The intentional repetition of beginning clauses for artistic effect
antimetabole
(parallel structure) The identical or near repetition of words in one phrase or clause in reverse order in the next phrase or clause
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