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1. An object made for a specific purpose (machine)
2. In writing, a technique, pattern, or arrangement of words used to create an effect to evoke a response from the reader |
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| 1. Words that provide coherence by helping the reader understand the relationship between ideas; such words can be used between words, sentences, and paragraphs |
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| 1. Reiteration (duplication) |
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| 1. In writing, the intentional balancing of construction with words or portions of words, phrases, or sentences |
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1. In rhetoric, the repetition of the same words or phrases at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses or sentences (a form of repetition and parallelism)
Ex: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." -Dickens
2. In grammar, the co reference of one expression with its antecedent (precursor). The antecedent provides the information necessary for the expression's interpretation.
Ex: *A woman* was eating in the café; *she* was sitting by the window. |
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1. In rhetoric, the repetition of the same words or phrases at the end of successive phrases, clauses or sentences (a form of repetition and parallelism); the counterpart to anaphora
(think "epi" as in "epilogue" |
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1. Exact opposite (converse)
2. In writing, the use of two terms in contrast
Ex: pretty ugly
3. In rhetoric, a stylistic device that is a form of parallelism where the writer juxtaposes sharply-contrasting ideas in balanced (or parallel) words, phrases, or grammatical sturcture
Ex: "To err is human; to forgive is divine." |
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1. In writing, a from of parallelism where items are similar in both grammatical structure and length—creating a beat, or rhythm, to the work
Ex: "Many are called but few are chosen." |
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| 1. In rhetoric, the use of details and examples (facts or stories) to clarify and expound on an idea |
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| 1. In writing, the use of the same beginning consonant on two or more words that are in close proximity; alliteration is also used with vowels |
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| 1. Indirect, casual mention that refers to another idea |
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| 1. Language that goes beyond the literal meaning; examples of figurative language are imagery, simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, and idioms |
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| 1. To liken one thing to another; to show relationship in similarity |
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| 1. A statement explaining, telling, illustrating, or expressing |
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| 1. In writing, a device or description creating a sensory image for the reader |
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| Inextricable/inextricably (adj) |
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1. Not capable of solving, undoing, or untangling
2. Hopelessly perplexing |
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1. Handcuffs, chains, or restraints—physical or figurative [n]
2. To restrain [v] |
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| 1. Expression of horror and dread, or dismay and revulsion |
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1. Lingering [adj]
2. To become weak [v]
3. Desiring (pining away) or having tending feelings of melancholy [v] |
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| 1. Inherent and absolute (indisputable) |
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1. Larger in size or state (vast)
2. Exceptional or phenomenal (amazing) |
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| 1. Wavy and rounded, often pertaining to a woman's body |
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1. To fall apart or deteriorate [v]
2. Having lost its qualities of wholeness, normalcy, or morality [adj]
3. A person who is morally corrupt [n] |
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1. Conspicuous (obvious)
2. Sticking out
3. Important, well-known (famous) |
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1. Auxiliary (supplementary) [adj]
2. Subordinate (secondary) [adj]
3. An object that serves in a back-up or supportive capacity [n] |
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