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Exploring Key Literary Devices: Syllogism, Metonymy, Anaphora, and More

This lesson delves into essential literary devices, including syllogism, metonymy, anaphora, and others, providing clear definitions and illustrative examples. A syllogism is a three-part deduction tool, while metonymy involves using an associated name to convey ideas (e.g., "The White House"). Anaphora emphasizes ideas through repetition, as seen in Dr. King's iconic speech. Other terms explored include bowdlerize, locus classicus, reiterate, desultory, and funambulist. Understanding these devices enhances comprehension and appreciation of literature.

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Exploring Key Literary Devices: Syllogism, Metonymy, Anaphora, and More

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  1. Word Within the Word Lesson 38 (A)

  2. 106. syllogism Stem(s): log = reason Sentence: Ex: All A is B; C is A; therefore C is B.

  3. 106. syllogism Definition: three-part deduction

  4. 107. metonymy Stem(s): nym = name meta = change Sentence: Ex: The White House has announced a new policy.

  5. 107. metonymy Definition: association name “Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears.” Julius Caesar, III.ii

  6. 108. anaphora Stem(s): phor = carry Sentence: Dr. King used anaphora, repeating “I have a dream.”

  7. 108. anaphora Definition: repetition in successive phrases We want freedom by any means necessary. We want justice by any means necessary. We want equality by any means necessary. ~Malcolm X

  8. 109. bowdlerize Stem(s): ize= make Sentence: We deplore the bowdlerization of great literature.

  9. 109. bowdlerize Definition: censor prudishly “Out, crimson spot!” ~ Lady Macbeth

  10. 110. locus classicus Stem(s): loco = place Sentence: The Iliad is a locos classicus for the heroic ideal.

  11. 110. locus classicus Definition: classical example

  12. 111. reiterate Stem(s): re = again Sentence: It is needless to reiterate one’s objections.

  13. 111. reiterate Definition: repeat

  14. 112. desultory Stem(s): de = down Sentence: He gave a desultory, soporific lecture.

  15. 112. desultory Definition: rambling

  16. 113. funambulist Stem(s): ambul = walk funi = cord Sentence: He gave a desultory, soporific lecture.

  17. 113. funambulist Definition: tightrope walker

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