1500s-1700s British Non-fiction flashcard

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What is an analogy?

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A rhetorical device that compares two different things to highlight a similarity between them.

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Define understatement.

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A rhetorical device used to intentionally make a situation seem less important than it is.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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Explain the term 'sustenance'.

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Something, especially food, that sustains life or health.

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What is the purpose of using rhetorical devices in writing?

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To enhance the effectiveness of communication and persuade the audience.

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Identify the rhetorical device: 'The calm before the storm.'

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This is an example of an oxymoron.

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What does 'A Modest Proposal' satirize?

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It satirizes the British government's neglect of the Irish people.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'preserver of the nation' in 'A Modest Proposal'?

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It emphasizes the absurdity of the proposal by suggesting that a person who exploits children could be honored.

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What is the main argument in 'A Vindication of the Rights of Women'?

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The main argument is that women should have equal rights and access to education.

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Define antithesis.

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A rhetorical device that contrasts opposing ideas in a balanced way.