unit 2 vocab

anadiplosis

The repetition of the last word of one clause at the beginning of the following clause. "Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering." Yoda

anaphora

One of the devices of repetition, in which the same expression (word or words) is repeated at the beginning of two more more lines, clauses, or sentences. "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times."

extended metaphor

A metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work

figure of speech

A device used to produce figurative language; includes apostrophe, hyperbole, irony, metaphor, metonymy, personification, simile, understatement, etc.

paradox

A statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense, but upon closer inspection contains some degree of truth or validity

parallelism

Refers to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity; the effects act as an organizing force to attract the reader's attention, add emphasis and organization, or simply provide musical rhythm. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." -Tale of Two Cities

personification

A figure of speech in which the author presents or describes concepts, animals, or inanimate objects by endowing them with human attributes or emotions; used to make these abstractions, animals, or objects appear more vivid to the reader

irony

The contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant; often used to create poignancy or humor

syntax

The way an author chooses to join words into phrases, clauses, and sentences to create a desired effect

hyperbole

A figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement; often have a comic effect; a serious effect is also possible; often produces irony

Symbolism

using one thing to represent another

dichotomy

a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

Call to Action

Encouragement to act

Common Ground

Shared beliefs or values

repetition

restating words or ideas for emphasis