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Section 1
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Euphemism
An indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant or harsh
Chiasmus
A statement consisting of two parallel parts in which the second part is structurally reversed
optimistic
hopeful and confident about the future
Simile
A comparison of two unlike things using like or as
Jargon
special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.
Tone
A writer's attitude toward his or her subject matter revealed through diction, figurative language, and organization on the sentence and global levels.
despondent
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage
False Analogy
When two cases are not sufficiently parallel to lead readers to accept a claim of connection between them.
Pun
a play on words; a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings.
Idiom
A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.
Parallelism
similarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or clauses
Paradox
A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
pessimistic
tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen
provocative
(adj.) tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying
caustic
(adj.) able to burn or eat away by chemical action; biting, sarcastic
Appeal to Doubtful Authority
citing as expert testimony the opinions of people who are not experts on the issue
Metaphor
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable; a comparison of two unlike things not using like or as.
nuanced
having subtle differences in meaning
Irony
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
Synecdoche
A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole (as hand for sailor), the whole for a part (as the law for police officer), the specific for the general (as cutthroat for assassin), the general for the specific (as thief for pickpocket), or the material for the thing made from it (as steel for sword).
esoteric
(adj.) intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret
cliche
a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.
post hoc ergo propter hoc
after this, therefore because of this
explicit
definite, clearly stated
Juxtaposition
Placement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts
innocuous
(adj.) harmless, inoffensive; insignificant
Pathos
Appeal to emotion
poignant
(adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell
precedent
an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
Ethos
beliefs or character of a group; appeal to an audience's credibility
Allegory
A literary work in which characters, objects, or actions represent abstractions
pejorative
derogatory, uncomplimentary; negative
arbitrary
(adj.) unreasonable; based on one's wishes or whims without regard for reason or fairness; random
Allusion
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
begging the question
A fallacy in which a claim is based on evidence or support that is in doubt.
ominous
unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen
ubiquitous
present, appearing, or found everywhere
either/or fallacy
oversimplifying an issue as offering only two choices
implicit
(adj.) implied or understood though unexpressed; without doubts or reservations, unquestioning; potentially contained in
scrupulous
exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards, principled
Hasty Generalization
A fallacy in which a faulty conclusion is reached because of inadequate evidence.
Antithesis
the direct opposite, a sharp contrast
Oxymoron
A figure of speech that combines opposite or contradictory terms in a brief phrase.
incredulous
unwilling or unable to believe something
ad hominem
a fallacy that attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue in dispute
Diction
the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
non sequitur
A statement that does not follow logically from evidence
pretentious
(adj.) done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one's skill or abilities, ambitious
Logos
an appeal based on logic or reason
inadvertent
resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
Section 2
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