RA Terms #4

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Rhetorical Question (Erotesis)

A question not answered by the writer because the answer is obvious, used for emphasis or effect.

Sarcasm

Bitter, caustic language meant to hurt or ridicule, often witty but can be cruel if poorly done.

Satire

Writing that ridicules human vices or social conventions, using irony, wit, parody, and hyperbole for insight or humor.

Semantics

The study of word meanings, their development, connotations, and relationships.

Style

Refers to an author’s unique blend of diction, syntax, and literary devices, or classification into historical/literary movements.

Subordinate Clause

A clause with a subject and verb that cannot stand alone.

Syllogism

Deductive reasoning with two premises leading to a conclusion.

Symbol/Symbolism

Concrete objects or actions representing abstract ideas.

Synecdoche

A metaphor where a part represents the whole or vice versa.

Syntax

How words are grouped into phrases and sentences, influencing tone and meaning.

Theme

The central idea or insight into life a work offers, often implied in fiction.

Thesis

A sentence or group of sentences expressing the main idea or argument in expository writing.

Tone

The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience, such as playful, serious, or sarcastic.

Understatement

Presenting something as less significant for humor or emphasis.

Undertone

A hidden attitude beneath the apparent tone.

Wit

Clever and surprising language that delights with its intellectual humor and pointed remarks.