Studied by 4 peopleOxymoron
a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction
Allegory
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one; the expression of truths or generalizations about human existence by means of symbolic fictional figures and their actions
Zeugma
a figure of speech in which a word applies to two others in different senses (e.g., John and his license expired last week) or to two others of which it semantically suits only one (e.g., with weeping eyes and hearts).
Antithesis
a proposition that contrasts with or reverses some previously mentioned proposition, or when two opposites are introduced together for contrasting effect
Induction
a process of reasoning (arguing) which infers a general conclusion based on individual cases, examples, specific bits of evidence, and other specific types of premises.
Analogy
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification
Anecdote
a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
Aphorism
a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”
Virtue
behavior showing high moral standards
Innate
existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth
Divine
of, from, or like God or a god
Paltry
(of an amount) small or meager
Keen
(of a sense) highly developed
Dazzled
amaze or overwhelm with a particular impressive quality; (of the eyes) be affected by a bright light
Hedonism
the ethical theory that pleasure (in the sense of the satisfaction of desires) is the highest good and proper aim of human life
Abstraction
the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events
Asceticism
severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
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