Literary and Rhetorical Terms Flashcard

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What does the adjective 'spare' mean?

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Lean or thin.

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What is a remark by a character meant to be heard by the audience but not by other characters?

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Aside.

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What is the term for timing an argument for the most impact?

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Kairos.

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Which rhetorical appeal involves using emotionally charged words to move the listener?

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Pathos.

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What is speaking one's thoughts aloud when alone or regardless of any hearers called?

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Soliloquy.

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What is the term for a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile.

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What is a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration for emphasis?

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Hyperbole.

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What is the term for the main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work?

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Theme.

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What is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities?

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Symbolism.

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What is the term for the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?

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Alliteration.