Cumulative 9th Vocab Lists A - C Sem 1

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What is verbal irony?

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A figure of speech where a character says one thing but means something completely different.

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What is parallelism?

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A literary device that involves using the same grammatical structure in a series of phrases or clauses.

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What is irony?

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The use of language that normally means the opposite, typically for humor or emphasis.

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What is rising action in a plot?

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The second part of the plot responsible for further developing the conflict.

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What does logos refer to in rhetoric?

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The rhetorical appeal based on logic and reasoning.

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What is dramatic irony?

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A situation where the audience knows more about the events than the characters do.

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What is situational irony?

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A situation where the outcome is significantly different from what was expected.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The highest most intense part of the plot.

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What is ethos in rhetoric?

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The rhetorical appeal based on morals and ethics.

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What is pathos in rhetoric?

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The rhetorical appeal based on emotions and feelings.