Antithesis

analogy

A comparison between two things on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of explanation.

trope

A figurative use of a word or expression.

synecdoche

A figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa.

oxymoron

A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

tone

A manner of expression.

extended metaphor

A metaphor that continues into the sentences that follow.

process analysis

A method of paragraph or essay development by which a writer explains step by step how something is done or how to do something.

euphemism

A mild word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant.

scheme

A particular ordered system.

periodic sentence

A periodic sentence is a sentence that is not grammatically complete until the final clause or phrase.

Antithesis

A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.

Parallel structure

A repetition of sentences using the same structure.

paradox

A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.

description

A spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event.

allegory

A story that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning.

metaphor

A word or phrase applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

Antecedent

A word, phrase, clause, or sentence to which another word refers.

apostrophe

An exclamatory passage in a speech or poem addressed to a person.

allusion

An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly.

parody

An imitation of the style of a particular writer.

cumulative sentence

An independent clause followed by a series of subordinate constructions that gather details about a person, place, event, or idea.

syllogism

An instance of a form reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions, each of which shares a term with the conclusion.

pathos

Attacking someone's feelings in the act of persuasion.

Toulmin

Claim, data, warrant, backing, qualifier and rebuttal.

hyperbole

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

narration

Give a spoken or written account of.

connotation

Implication of such ideas or feelings.

cause/effect

In which an action or event will produce a certain response to the action in the form of another event.

colloquial speech

Informal, relaxed speech.

logos

Logically trying to persuade.

rhetorical triangle

Logos, Ethos, and Pathos.

modes of discourse

Narration, description, exposition, and argument.

juxtaposition

Place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.

classification

The action or process of classifying something according to shared qualities or characteristics.

Syntax

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

persona

The aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others.

diction

The choice and use of words.

simile

The comparison of one thing with another thing using like or as.

irony

The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically to be humorous.

denotation

The literal or primary meaning of a word.

anaphora

The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

metonymy

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

satire

The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.

exemplification

To give an example.

ethos

Trying to persuade using credibility.