Key Terms 31-40

Question 0

A term from the Greek meaning “changed label” or “substitute name,” a figure of speech which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it.

Answer 0

Metonymy

Question 1

A figure of speech using implied comparison of seemingly unalike things or the substitution of one for the other, suggesting some similarity.

Answer 1

Metaphor

Question 2

Deals with the verbal units and a speaker’s attitude. The prevailing atmosphere or emotional aura of the work.

Answer 2

Mood

Question 3

The telling of a story or an account of an event or series of events.

Answer 3

Narrative

Question 4

A figure of speech in which natural sounds are imitated in the sounds of words.

Answer 4

Onomatopoeia

Question 5

From the Greek for “pointedly foolish,” a figure of speech wherein the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox.

Answer 5

Oxymoron

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Paradox

Question 7

Comes from the Greek roots meaning “beside one another.” Refers to the grammatical or rhetorical framing or words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs.

Answer 7

Parallelism

Question 8

A work that closely imitates the style or content or another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule.

Answer 8

Parody

Question 9

An adjective that describes words, phrases, or general tone that is overly scholarly, academic, or bookish.

Answer 9

Pedantic