Glossary Quiz 3/26

1. Anadiplosis 2. Archaic Diction 3. Concession 4. Epiphora 5. Exigence 6. Hortative Sentence 7. Hypophora 8. Litotes 9. Spoonerism 10. Understatement

Anadiplosis

The last word or phrase of one sentence, clause, or line is repeated at the very beginning of the next

Archaic Diction

Words or phrases that were once common but are now considered outdated or used only in special contexts.

Concession

Admitting part of an opponent's argument is true or reasonable.

Epiphora

The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of touching clauses, sentences, or lines

Exigence

The specific occasion, urgent problem, or real-world "spark" that compels an author to write at a particular moment.

Hortative Sentence

A form of speech or writing that encourages, urges, or suggests action rather than issuing a direct command.

Hypophora

When a speaker or writer poses a question and immediately answers it themselves.

Litotes

A figure of speech that expresses an idea by negating its opposite to create emphasis. (Like a double negative)

Spoonerism

When the beginning sounds of words are swapped.

Understatement

Minimizes a situation, emotion, or object, presenting it as less significant, serious, or intense than it actually is.