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Which figure of speech involves the repetition of a conjunction before every element in a list?
Which figure of speech involves the repetition of a conjunction before every element in a list?
- Chiasmus
- Anaphora
- Metaphor
- Polysyndeton (correct)
Which term refers to a word or phrase that intentionally deviates from ordinary language use to produce a rhetorical effect?
Which term refers to a word or phrase that intentionally deviates from ordinary language use to produce a rhetorical effect?
- Hyperbole
- Litotes
- Figure of speech (correct)
- Irony
Which rhetorical operation involves addition or repetition?
Which rhetorical operation involves addition or repetition?
- Adiectio (correct)
- Schemes
- Tropes
- Quadripita ratio
Which figure of speech describes one thing as something it clearly is not, for illustrative purposes?
Which figure of speech describes one thing as something it clearly is not, for illustrative purposes?
Which classification of figures of speech involves varying the ordinary sequence of words?
Which classification of figures of speech involves varying the ordinary sequence of words?
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Polysyndeton
Polysyndeton
A rhetorical device that involves repeating a conjunction (like "and" or "or") before each item in a list.
Figure of Speech
Figure of Speech
A word or phrase that uses unusual language to create a specific effect or emphasis.
Adiectio
Adiectio
A rhetorical operation that involves adding or repeating words or phrases, often for emphasis or clarity.
Metaphor
Metaphor
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Schemes
Schemes
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