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Rhetoric

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, often incorporating figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

Diction

The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing, which can influence the tone and style of the message.

Connotation

The idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning, shaping the emotional resonance of language.

Syntax

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences, influencing clarity and meaning in communication.

Loose

sentence structure that places the main idea at the beginning, allowing for additional information to follow.

Periodic

sentence structure that presents the main idea at the end, creating suspense and interest.

Parallel structure

a rhetorical device that uses the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance, enhancing readability and impact.

Antimetabole

a rhetorical device where the words in a phrase or sentence are repeated in reverse order, often creating a striking effect.

Anaphora

a rhetorical device that involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences, emphasizing a point and enhancing rhythm.

Antithesis

a rhetorical device that juxtaposes contrasting ideas in balanced phrases or clauses, highlighting differences and enhancing clarity.

Polysyndeton

a rhetorical device that uses conjunctions in close succession, often to create a feeling of abundance or to slow down the rhythm of a sentence.

Asyndeton

a rhetorical device that deliberately omits conjunctions between phrases or clauses, creating a concise and impactful statement.

dramatic irony

a literary device where the audience knows more about a situation than the characters, creating tension or humor.

situational irony

a literary device in which there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually occurs, often leading to a surprising or poignant outcome.

verbal irony

a form of irony where someone says the opposite of what they really mean, often for humorous or emphatic effect.

subjective

based on personal opinions, interpretations, feelings, or beliefs rather than on external facts. It reflects individual perspectives.

objective

based on observable phenomena and facts, free from personal biases or emotions. It is often used in scientific and analytical contexts.

appeal to ignorance

a fallacy in which a lack of evidence to the contrary is used as proof that a claim is true. It asserts that if something has not been proven false, it must be accepted as true.

hasty generalization

a fallacy where a conclusion is drawn from insufficient evidence or a small sample size. It often leads to stereotypes and inaccurate conclusions.

genetic fallacy

a fallacy that occurs when a claim is accepted as true or false based on its origin or source instead of its actual merit. It disregards the content of the claim in favor of the circumstances of its origin.

Allegory

A narrative technique in which characters and events represent broader concepts and moral meanings, often conveying a deeper message about human existence or society.

Anglophile

A person who has a strong admiration and love for England and its culture.

Antiquated

Outdated or obsolete in style, ideas, or practices.

Apertures

Openings or openings in a surface that allow light or other elements to pass through.

Auspicious

Conducive to success; favorable conditions.

Broach

To raise a sensitive or difficult topic for discussion.

Cached

Stored data for quick access.

Cacophony

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Calumny

The making of false statements about someone with the intent to damage their reputation.

Cavernous

Having a large, hollow space or being deep and wide, often used to describe a dark and echoing area.

Charlatan

A person who pretends to have skills or knowledge they do not possess, typically to deceive others.

Conjecture

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; a speculation or guess.

Connotation

An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

Conscious

Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; having an awareness of one's thoughts and feelings.

Contingency

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty. In planning, it refers to measures taken to manage potential outcomes.

Convivial

Friendly, lively, and enjoyable; characterized by a festive atmosphere.

Copious

Large in quantity; abundant.

Coruscated

Sparks of light or flashes, often used to describe shimmering or glittering effects.

Counterintuitive

Something that goes against common sense or intuition; often surprising or unexpected in its nature.

Daunting

Intimidating or causing fear, often due to size or complexity.

Deign

To do something considered beneath one's dignity; to condescend.

Despicable

Worthy of strong disdain or disgust; morally reprehensible.

Inundated

Overwhelmed with a large amount of something, often water or information.

Latency

The period between the onset of a stimulus and the response; often refers to a delay in communication or data transfer.

Deign

to do something considered beneath one's dignity; to condescend.

Despicable

deserving of disdain; contemptible.

Despondent

in a state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage.

Dissipation

the act of wasting resources or being dissolute, often leading to moral decline.

Effigy

a sculpture or model of a person, often used in protests or demonstrations to express contempt.

Elated

in a state of extreme happiness or joy, often resulting from a positive event.

Empirical

based on observation or experience rather than theory.

Equivocation

the use of ambiguous language to deceive or mislead, often in arguments or debates.

Erudite

having or showing great knowledge or learning; educated.

Etymology

the study of the origin and history of words, including their development and changes in form and meaning.

Extol

to praise enthusiastically or commend highly.

Extracted

to remove or take out, often by effort or force.

Fastidious

very attentive to detail and accuracy, often to the point of being difficult to please.

Furrowed

having grooves or wrinkles, often used to describe the forehead or brows when showing worry or concentration.

Inundated

overwhelmed with a large quantity of something, such as responsibilities or requests.

Latency

the state of being inactive or dormant, often referring to a period during which something is not yet visible or active.

Malfunction

a failure to function properly, often resulting in an error or issue in a system or device.

Oscillate

to move or swing back and forth at a regular rate, often referring to changes in position or frequency.

Paltry

of little value or importance, often used to describe something as trivial or insignificant.

Parsed

to analyze (a sentence) into its parts and describe their syntactic roles.

Pilfer

to steal small amounts of something, often in a sneaky or imperceptible manner.

Predisposed

to have a tendency or inclination towards a particular condition or outcome.

Proximity

the state of being near or close to something in relationship or distance.

Rampant

growing or spreading unchecked; often used to describe something negative or undesirable, such as disease or crime.

Refute

to disprove or counter an argument, statement, or theory by providing evidence or reasoning.

Repudiate

to reject or disown a statement, belief, or contract, indicating that it is not valid or acceptable.

Retaliate

to respond to an attack or insult by inflicting harm or revenge, often in a similar manner.

Gratuitous

Given or done free of charge; uncalled for or lacking good reason.

Immutable

Unable to be changed or modified; unalterable.

Impassive

Not showing or feeling emotion; stoic.

Impunity

Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

Incongruous

Not in harmony or keeping; inappropriate or out of place.

Incredulous

Unwilling or unable to believe something; skeptical.

Incremental

Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, often in small amounts or steps.

Inertia

A tendency to remain in a fixed state; resistance to change in motion or situation.

Infantile

Characteristic of or relating to infants; immature or childish in behavior.

Inherently

in a permanent, essential, or innate manner; naturally part of something.

Integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided.

Intrepid

Fearless and adventurous; showing great courage.

Retrospect

Looking back on or thinking about past events.

Rudimentary

Basic, fundamental, or elementary; not fully developed.

Sardonic

Grimly mocking or cynical in tone.

Strenuous

Requiring great effort or exertion; demanding.

Sublimation

The process of transforming a solid directly into a gas, bypassing the liquid state.

Surmountable

Capable of being overcome or dealt with successfully.

Synthetic

Relating to or involving the use of artificial substances or processes to produce something.

Tencacious

Holding firm to a purpose, opinion, or course of action.

Tetrahedron

A three-dimensional geometric figure with four triangular faces.

Torque

A measure of the rotational force that causes an object to rotate around an axis.

Truism

A self-evident truth or a statement that is obviously true and requires no proof.

Venerate

To regard with reverential respect or to honor greatly.