Syntax 31-50 Examples

Catachresis

She said the test “stabbed her,” even though tests can’t stab.

Anadiplosis

She felt fear, and fear led to courage.

Polysyndeton

He ran and jumped and shouted and danced.

Asyndeton

She laughed, cried, celebrated.

Praeterito (Paraleipsis)

I won’t even talk about how late you arrived.

Litotes

The movie wasn’t too bad, meaning it was good.

Bathos

The drama built up intensely—then he slipped on a banana.

Onomatopoeia

The bacon sizzled in the pan.

Archetype

The brave hero set out on a journey.

Aphorism

“Practice makes perfect” is what my coach always says.

Synesthesia

She described the music as tasting sweet.

Cacophony

The classroom erupted in screeches, bangs, and clatters.

Double Entendre

“Chemistry is all about bonding,” he said with a grin.

Paradox

“You must be cruel to be kind.”

Oxymoron

The room was filled with deafening silence.

Idiom

He finally spilled the beans about the surprise.

Euphemism

They said she “passed away” instead of “died.”

Epithet

They called him “Iron Will” because he never gave up.

Exigence

A rise in teen stress created the exigence for her article