Oxymoron
Opposite meaning words, creating paradox
Paradox
Sounds like it can’t be true, but it is
Parallelism
Similarity of structure in a pair of series
Parody
Making of something
Pedantic
Obsessing over minor details
Personification
Describing objects as human like
Rhetoric
Principles of arguing and writing effectively
Rhetoric Modes
Form which an author expresses an idea
Point of view
Narrators position in relation to story
Prose
Written language in ordinary form
Repetition
Repeating same words to make ideas clearer
Sarcasm
Mock with purpose to amuse or hurt
Satire
Mocking something that is more serious
Semantics
Meanings of language
Syllogism
Logic consisting of major premise, minor premise, and conclusion
False syllogism
Faulty logic from flawed premise or conclusion
Symbolism
Object or event representing another
Syntax
Way words and sentences are placed together
Theme
Main idea; underlying meaning
Thesis
Statement writer intends to prove
Tone
Attitude toward subject and audience in writing
Transition
Words/phrases connecting ideas
Understatement
Drawing attention to obvious fact
Wit
Creative humor