Across
- 4. a sentence containing a series of words or clauses in close succession, linked without the use of conjunctions
- 5. written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse
- 6. , the action of proving a statement or theory to be wrong or false
- 9. An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
- 11. Synonyms: sentence, expression, grammatical construction
- 12. A contrast between two things that are the opposite of each other or oppose each other.
- 16. Figure of speech in which a word is used in two different senses
- 18. Ex. ¨The grass is greener on the other side"
- 21. A rhetorical term for the repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses.
- 22. Intended to teach, particularly in moral instruction as an ulterior motive
- 23. , a point yielded to an opposing perspective during an argument or acknowledging defeat
- 24. Formal writing, speech, or literature that praises someone or something
- 25. Synonyms: Subjection, Submission, Inferiority synecdoche, “I have four mouths to feed at home”
- 27. highly critical and insulting speech
- 29. Ex: You have to be tough as nails to win
- 30. A story, poem, or piece of art that use symbols in order to convey or let the reader interpret a hidden meaning, that is usually political or moral.
- 31. a variety of a language which has different pronunciation, grammar or vocabulary then the standard language of the culture.
- 34. metaphor, longer metaphor :)
- 35. a word that resembles a certain sound
Down
- 1. the implied meaning behind something
- 2. language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience
- 3. Ex. "I am drowning in paperwork”
- 4. Words that describe the qualities / states or quantity of nouns
- 7. An oxymoron is a figure of speech where two or a group of words contradict each other
- 8. argument, A logical fallacy in which the reasoner begins with what theyŕe going to end with.
- 10. Ex. Shes going through a rollercoaster of emotions right now
- 13. A scene in a movie, novel, television show, etc., that is set in a time period prior to the original time period of the main story.
- 14. a rhetorical or literary figure in which words, grammatical constructions, or concepts are repeated in reverse order, in the same or a modified form
- 15. Synonym: Lingo, Slang
- 17. Self contradictory statement that results in circular reasoning predicate, The part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the subject
- 19. Refers to when a conclusion is drawn from two prepositions that have something in common
- 20. the author's or speaker’s distinct vocabulary style and sentence structure
- 23. the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex
- 26. using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect
- 28. A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
- 30. Ex."we cannot dedicate—we cannot consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground"
- 32. to ignorance, An argument based on ignorance
- 33. A written phrase of words in memory of someone who died. Usually engraved on a tombstone.