Literary Devices Flashcard

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Meaning of income disparity across regions?

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A great difference

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Define metonymy in 'The White House announced new environmental policies.'

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The substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant.

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In a famous speech, virtues are listed without conjunctions. What is this device?

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The omission of a conjunction between parts of a sentence.

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In a corporate meeting, a manager uses complex language with little substance. What is this an example of?

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High-sounding language with little meaning, used to impress people.

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Definition of irony:

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A figure of speech where intended meaning differs from actual meaning.

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Example of synecdoche: Referring to a car as 'wheels'

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Referring to a car as 'wheels'

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Idiom: 'Break the ice'

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Initiate social interactions in a new or awkward situation.

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Project manager's disapproval for missing a deadline can be defined as?

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Reproach

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Example of zeugma:

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She broke his car and his heart.

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Rebuke in a team meeting context.

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Express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone for their actions.