WTW Vocabulary - Week 6

Anaphora

• The deliberate repetition of the first part of a sentence or clause to create emphasis and rhythm.
• A warning or limitation included to acknowledge complexity or exceptions in a written argument.
• A rhetorical strategy involving listing multiple points or examples to clarify or support a claim.
• A brief, indirect reference to a person, event, or literary work to deepen meaning.

Anecdote

• A brief, personal story used to illustrate a point, add emotional weight, or create connection.
• The deliberate repetition of a key point using different language to reinforce understanding or persuasion.
• A short, impactful statement that expresses a universal truth or principle.
• A technique that establishes the speaker’s credibility and moral authority.

Tricolon

• A rhetorical device consisting of three parallel elements (words, phrases, or clauses).
• The expansion of a key idea through repetition or elaboration to emphasize its importance.
• A viewpoint that opposes the main argument, acknowledged and addressed to strengthen credibility.
• A recurring phrase or line that builds structure and emotional emphasis.

Antithesis

• The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas in parallel structures to emphasize difference.
• A brief, personal story used to illustrate a point, add emotional weight, or create connection.
• A foundational statement or assumption upon which an argument is built.
• A rhetorical device consisting of three parallel elements (words, phrases, or clauses).

Allusion

• A brief, indirect reference to a person, event, or literary work to deepen meaning.
• A word or phrase that tempers a claim, making it more precise or nuanced.
• The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses.
• A confident and direct statement of belief or argument, often appearing early in a paragraph or speech.

Refrain

• A recurring phrase or line that builds structure and emotional emphasis.
• A rhetorical strategy involving listing multiple points or examples to clarify or support a claim.
• A viewpoint that opposes the main argument, acknowledged and addressed to strengthen credibility.
• A broad statement derived from specific examples, often used as a rhetorical device in arguments.

Maxim

• A short, impactful statement that expresses a universal truth or principle.
• The deliberate repetition of the first part of a sentence or clause to create emphasis and rhythm.
• A series of clauses or sentences placed side by side, without clear subordination. Creates urgency or simplicity.
• The use of facts, evidence, or examples to support an argument or statement.

Juxtaposition

• The placement of two contrasting ideas, images, or facts next to each other for effect.
• An intentional acknowledgment of a valid opposing viewpoint, often used to strengthen an argument.
• A rhetorical device consisting of three parallel elements (words, phrases, or clauses).
• A technique that establishes the speaker’s credibility and moral authority.

Ethical Appeal

• A technique that establishes the speaker’s credibility and moral authority.
• A brief, indirect reference to a person, event, or literary work to deepen meaning.
• The expansion of a key idea through repetition or elaboration to emphasize its importance.
• A short, impactful statement that expresses a universal truth or principle.

Parataxis

• A series of clauses or sentences placed side by side, without clear subordination. Creates urgency or simplicity.
• A confident and direct statement of belief or argument, often appearing early in a paragraph or speech.
• A warning or limitation included to acknowledge complexity or exceptions in a written argument.
• A rhetorical strategy involving listing multiple points or examples to clarify or support a claim.