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Stack #36020
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| antistrophe | repetition of the same word or phrase at the end of successive clauses (ex: In 1931, Japan invaded Manchukuo - without warning. In 1935, Italy invaded Ethiopia - without warning. In 1938, Hitler occupied Austria - without warning, etc.) |
| aporia | expression of doubt by which a speaker appears uncertain as to what he should think, say, or do. |
| Aposiopesis | a form of ellipse by which a speaker comes to an abrupt halt, seemingly overcome by passion (fear, excitement, etc.) or modesty. |
| catachresis | a harsh metaphor involving the use of a word beyond its strict sphere |