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RHS AP English

Rhetorical Terms (Week 3)

QuestionAnswer
Ambiguity A purposeful use of language that allows for multiple interpretations.
Bombast Pompous speech or writing
Burden of proof Theory of argument giving the obligation of proving a case to the challenging party.
Circumlocution The use of unnecessarily wordy and indirect language. Evasion in speech or writing.
Contradiction An argument whose parts disprove each other ; actions or statements which are inconsistent or contrary to one another
Euphemism An innocuous, inoffensive or circumlocutory term or phrase for something unpleasant or obscene.
Expletive An exclamation, especially one that is profane, vulgar, or obscene
Malapropism Ludicrous misuse of a word, especially by confusion with one of similar sound
Oxymoron A condensed paradox
Paradox A seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true
Public Sphere Place where individuals can engage in discussion without the political or state interests interferring
Presumption An assumption made prematurely, without enough evidence
Skepticism Type of thought that questions whether universal truth exists and is attainable by humans
Hyperbole Exaggerating for effect; overstating
Understatement To purposely diminish sometyhing described
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