Rhetorical Devices Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. The writer's voice is the individual writing style of an author, a combination of idiotypical usage of syntax, diction, punctuation, character development, dialogue, etc., within a given body of text (or across several works). Voice can be thought of in terms of the uniqueness of a vocal voice machine.
  2. 3. a figure of speech in which an opposition or contrast of ideas is expressed by parallelism of words that are the opposites of, or strongly contrasted with, each other, such as “hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins”.
  3. 5. A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning typically a moral or political one
  4. 7. The author’s attitude toward a writing/work
  5. 8. a word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation.
  6. 10. Appealing to an emotion
  7. 12. A stylistic device in which several coordinating conjunctions are used in succession
  8. 15. An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference
  9. 16. The use of irony to mock or convey contempt
  10. 18. repetition among adjacent sentences or clauses. The repeated sentences or clauses provides emphasis to a center theme or idea the author is trying to convey.
  11. 21. an adjective that describes words, phrases, or general tone that is overly scholarly, academic, or. bookish.
  12. 24. The repetition of the constant letter at the beginning of the word
  13. 25. A short statement that reveals a general truth or opinion
  14. 27. intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive or in a patronizing way
  15. 28. The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself; prevarication.
  16. 29. The physical arrangement of two things that force a comparison
  17. 30. The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues
  18. 31. A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
  19. 32. a comparison using ‘like’ or ‘as’
  20. 33. A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
  21. 34. A comparison without using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’
Down
  1. 2. An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
  2. 4. The expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signified the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect
  3. 6. A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
  4. 9. A comparison between two things; typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification
  5. 11. The literal or primary meaning of a word
  6. 13. Appealing to and utilizing logic and logical reasoning
  7. 14. A punctuation of three dots to indicate a pause
  8. 17. The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language
  9. 18. A statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory
  10. 19. In narrative, it is any recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story. Through its repetition, it can help produce other narrative (or literary) aspects such as theme or mood
  11. 20. The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing
  12. 22. The presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is
  13. 23. An exaggeration made for emphasis
  14. 26. A figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole; like saying “look at my wheels” when you are referring to the whole car
  15. 35. Building credibility, trust, and connection with the audience
  16. 36. Repetition of a word or phrase as the beginning of sentences, lines, or clauses