Schemes And Tropes Flashcards
A departure from normal word order for the sake of emphasis
Anastrophe
The repetition of the last word of one phrase, clause, or sentence at or very near the beginning of the next.
Anadioplosis
The substitution of one part of speech for another, such as a noun used as a verb
Anthimeria
Talking around something, usually by supplying a descriptive phrase in place of a name
Circumlocution
The arrangement of words, phrases, or clauses in an order of increasing importance, often in parallel structure
Climax
Omission of a word or short phrase easily understood in context
Ellipse
The repetition at the beginning word of a clause or sentence at the end
Epanalepsis
The substitution of a more favorable term for a pejorative or socially delicate term
Euphemism
Deliberate understatement, especially when expressing a thought by denying its opposite
Litotes
A figure of speech in which something is closely related to a thing is substituted for the thing itself
Metonymy
A statement or proposition that seem self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth
Paradox
The substitution of a descriptive word or phrase for a proper name (a species of circumlocution) or conversely, the use of a proper name as a shorthand to stand for qualities associated with it
Periphrasis
Repeating a word but in a different form. Using a cognate of a given word in close proximity
Polyptoton
A short pithy saying
Sententia
The use of a part for the whole or the whole for a part ( a form of metonymy)
Synecdoche
A figure of speech in which a word applies to two others in different senses
Zeugma
The love of wicked men converts to fear, that fear to hate, and hate turns one or both, to worthy danger and deserved death
Anadiplosis example from Shakespeare
Glistens the dew upon the morning grass
Anastrophe example
Strike up the music and have a good sing
Anthimeria
Laertes, urging Ophelia to keep clear of Hamlet, referring to her virginity metaphorically : or lose you heart, or your chaste treasure open to his unmast’red importunity
Circumlocution example from Shakespeare
Miss America was not much interested in serving herself as she was eager to serve her family, her community, and her nation
Climax example
The average person thinks he isn’t
Ellipsis example
In times like these, it is helpful to remember that there have always been times like these
Epanalepsis example from Paul Harvey
I’ve been sad ever since my grandfather passed away
Euphemism example
