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Master the Art of Rhetoric

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What is analogy?

Comparing one thing to something else to explain a similarity (correct)

Inverting the word order of two parallel clauses to create a greater meaning

Placing two contrasting sentiments next to each other

When non-human things act human

What is anthropomorphism?

When non-human things act human (correct)

Comparing one thing to something else to explain a similarity

Placing two contrasting sentiments next to each other

Inverting the word order of two parallel clauses to create a greater meaning

What is antithesis?

When non-human things act human

Placing two contrasting sentiments next to each other (correct)

Comparing one thing to something else to explain a similarity

Inverting the word order of two parallel clauses to create a greater meaning

What is chiasmus?

Inverting the word order of two parallel clauses to create a greater meaning Signup and view all the answers

What is colloquialism?

Using casual and informal speech in formal writing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of analogy?

Carl Sagan compared the universe's history to a single Earth year. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of anthropomorphism?

Beauty and the Beast films anthropomorphize household objects. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of antithesis?

"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind)" Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of chiasmus?

"Fair is foul, and foul is fair." Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of colloquialism?

"How you doin'?" Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Analogy compares one thing to something else to explain a similarity.
Anthropomorphism is when non-human things act human.
Antithesis places two contrasting sentiments next to each other.
Chiasmus inverts the word order of two parallel clauses to create a greater meaning.
Colloquialism is using casual and informal speech in formal writing.
Analogy: Carl Sagan compared the universe's history to a single Earth year.
Anthropomorphism: Beauty and the Beast films anthropomorphize household objects.
Antithesis: "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
Chiasmus: "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."
Colloquialism: Friends character Joey Tribbiani said, "How you doin'?"

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Test your literary knowledge with our rhetorical devices quiz! This quiz covers analogies, anthropomorphism, antithesis, chiasmus, and colloquialism. See if you can identify famous examples of each device, as well as understand the definitions and purposes behind them. Brush up on your literary terminology and take this quiz today!