A terse statement which expresses a general truth or moral principle

A figure of speech that directly addresses an absent or imaginary person or personified abstraction, such as liberty or love. The effect may add familiarity or emotional intensity.

Quality of a piece of writing in which all the parts contribute to the development of the central idea, theme, or organizing principle

Accepted manner, model, or tradition

A term used to describe fiction, nonfiction or poetry that teaches a specific lesson or moral or provides a model of correct behavior or thinking

Poetic lamentation upon a death of a particular person

A short poem with a clever twist at the end, or a concise and witty statement

A quotation or aphorism at the beginning of a literary work suggestive of theme.

Speech in prose in praise of a deceased person

A brief tale used in medieval times to illustrate a sermon or teach a lesson

Once there was a boy who lived in a village. He liked to call out “Wolf!” and laugh as the villagers ran around in a panic, only to realize that there was no wolf at all. One day, the boy was playing in the forest, and ran into an actual wolf. He cried “Wolf! Wolf!” but no one believed him anymore. Everyone thought he was lying again, and no one came to save him.

The act of interpreting or discovering the meaning of a text.

A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.

A short tale that teaches a moral; similar to but shorter than an allegory

“The Emperor’s New Clothes" tells about the life of a silly and vain emperor, whom two cheaters approached, pretending to be artists. They suggested that he wear their clothes, which they said would make him invisible in front of incompetent and stupid people. They did not make any fancy suit; however, people started admiring them, so that they might not be considered useless and stupid. Therefore, the emperor took off his clothes and wore the invisible dress, which actually left him prancing around town naked. Nobody told him the truth except a young boy who screamed to see him. Thus, the moral is that people should have their own opinions, and they need not depend upon others’ opinions.

Observing strict adherence to formal rules or literal meaning at the expense of a wider view.

A brief recounting of a relevant episode

"One time in band camp" is an example of an

An event or situation that may be interpreted in more than one way

A folk saying with a lesson

Spoken or written language, including literary works; the four traditionally classified modes are description, exposition, narration, and persuasion

Argument in which specific statements/conclusions are drawn from general principles: movement from general to specific

A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and that requires support

An emotional, violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language.

Argument in which general conclusions are drawn from specific facts

"All dogs are animals; all animals have four legs; therefore all dogs have four legs " is an example of

a form of reasoning in which two statements or premises are made and a logical conclusion is drawn from them; a form of deductive reasoning.

The Good Samaritan is an example of a

It's raining cats and dogs is an exam of a(n)

"Ode to a Lamp" is an example of a(n)

"When it's cold outside, I've got the month of May." is an example of

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is an example of a(n)

"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John written for Princess Di is an example of this

"If A = B and B = C, then A must equal C." is an example of

"My older sister is neat, my friend’s older sister is neat, and my mom’s older sister is neat, therefore all older sisters are neat. is an example of

"All that glitters is not gold" is an example of a(n)

Syllogism is what type of reasoning?

An argument in which general conclusions are drawn from specific facts is what type of reasoning?

I was asked to give a/n ____ at my great uncle's funeral.

When you write a poem about the death of a beloved person, that is an

Argument in which specific statements/conclusions are drawn from general principles: movement from general to specific is what type of reasoning?

A short poem with a clever twist at the end OR a concise witty statment is an

Which word is a synonym for "aphorism"?