Rhetorical Devices Flashcards

Front

What is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses called?

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Anaphora

Front

Which rhetorical device involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses?

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Epistrophe

Front

What is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely placed words known as?

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Alliteration

Front

Which device involves contrasting ideas placed in parallel structure?

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Antithesis

Front

What is the omission of conjunctions for a rapid, concise effect called?

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Asyndeton

Front

Which device involves the excessive use of conjunctions for emphasis or rhythm?

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Polysyndeton

Front

What is the insertion of a word, phrase, or clause in a way that interrupts the main flow of the sentence called?

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Parenthesis

Front

Which type of sentence has the main clause at the end for suspense?

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Periodic Sentence

Front

What is a sentence with an understood “you” as the subject, used for commands, called?

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Imperative Mood

Front

What is the repetition of vowel sounds in close proximity known as?

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Assonance