Across
- 4. a figure of speech in which a word applies to two others in different ways
- 6. an absurd or contradictory statement that when investigated may prove to be well founded or true
- 11. a word that imitates its sound
- 12. the process of placing a new person into a new role, job, or position
- 13. intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
- 14. A two-part sentence or phrase in which the latter portion is a reversed restatement of the first. The restatement does not have to be exactly like the first portion of the sentence but must have the same ideas.
- 15. a figure of speech where the name for one thing is used for another thing that it is closely associated or attributed with
- 17. special words made by particular professions or groups that may be hard for outsiders to understand
- 19. an ironic understatement where an affirmative is said as the negative of its contrary
- 21. a point yielded to an opposing perspective during an argument
- 22. harsh choice of spoken words sad with the intention of hurting and tormenting the recipient
- 23. literary or musical work rewritten in a comedic or humorous way
- 25. repetition of grammatical elements in a piece of writing to create a harmonious effect
- 26. a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanations or comparisons
- 27. The omission or absence of a conjunction between parts of a sentence
- 28. an instance of a form of writing where a conclusion is drawn from two separate propositions, each of which shares a term with the conclusion and a common or middle term not present in the conclusion
- 30. proving a statement or theory wrong or false
- 31. a particular form of language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group
- 32. a rhetorical technique involving making two or more sentences symmetrical or equal in structure
Down
- 1. a mistaken belief or false notion, especially one based on an unsound argument
- 2. a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt
- 3. language used in ordinary or familiar conversation
- 5. an argument against a person instead of the position they are maintaining
- 6. part of sentence or clause that states something about the subject
- 7. a short piece of writing or a poem about a dead person
- 8. an expression of lesser strength than what the speaker means or is expected
- 9. a short clever saying that is intended to express a general truth
- 10. a piece of writing that praises someone highly, typically the dead
- 16. glowing and warmly enthusiastic praise
- 18. the direct opposite
- 20. the repetition of the same word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences
- 24. a figure of speech where a part represents a whole or vice versa
- 25. writing that uses language in its standard form
- 26. a typically fictional story that is symbolic of a deeper message/meaning not expressed explicitly
- 29. a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory