a figure of speech in which the speaker addresses a person, abstract idea, object, or thing that is not present or cannot respond as if it could respond
アポストロフィ
a literary term used to describe a character's name that suggests or implies something about their personality, behavior, or role in the story
キャラクターネーム
something that represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning
シンボル
a story, poem, etc. in which the characters and events are used as symbols to convey moral or political lessons
寓話
the use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of the words in a verse or sentence, used as a literary device
頭韻
a statement that implies or indirectly mentions something or someone else, especially as a literary device
暗示
a rhetorical device in which the writer repeats a word or phrase while adding more detail to it, in order to emphasize or clarify the meaning of the original statement
増幅
a rhetorical device in which a word or phrase at the end of one clause or sentence is repeated at the beginning of the next clause or sentence
アナディプロシス
a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has
言葉遊び
a rhetorical device in which a word is repeated, but with a different meaning each time
アンタナクラシス
a figure of speech in which two ideas or concepts are arranged in parallel clauses, words, or sentences to express a contrast
対比
a rhetorical device that involves denying or dismissing something while actually acknowledging or emphasizing it
アポファシス
a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning by going beyond their literal interpretation
言葉の比喩
a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'
直喩
a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning
隠喩
a figure of speech in which a part of something represents the whole or vice versa
提喩
a figure of speech in which a name of something is used instead of another, the two of which are closely associated or one is an attribute of the other
メトニミー
the practice of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas, objects, etc. in literature or art
擬人化
the figurative language in literature by which the audience can form vivid mental images
イメージ
the use of similar vowels close to each other in nonrhyming syllables as a literary device
アソナンス
a literary device that refers to the repetition of consonant sounds, particularly at the end of words, to create a pleasing or rhythmic effect in a sentence or phrase
子音の響き
a literary device that reveals a contrast between what appears to be true and what actually is true, often creating unexpected or surprising effects
アイロニー
a literary device in which the speaker says something but means the opposite, often for humorous or sarcastic effect
言葉の皮肉
a literary device in which events or circumstances within a story are contrary to what one would expect, often leading to an unexpected outcome or twist
状況の皮肉
a literary technique by which the audience is more aware of the significance of the words or actions of the story than characters are
ドラマティック・アイロニー
a rhetorical device where a speaker or writer shows doubt or uncertainty about a topic to engage the audience or highlight an argument
アポリア
a literary device where conjunctions are omitted between clauses or phrases in a sentence
非連結
a literary device that involves the use of exaggeration to create a dramatic or emotional effect, often used to build tension or emphasize the importance of something
オーキュシス
a literary device that uses a mixture of unpleasant, inharmonious, and harsh sounds to show disorder or chaos
カコフォニー
a rhetorical device that involves a series of phrases or clauses that are arranged in a descending order of importance or emphasis
カタコスミス
a rhetorical figure in which words, grammatical structures or concepts are repeated in a reverse order in successive phrases
キアズム
a writing technique that uses the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences to create emphasis or persuade the audience
コンデュプリケイション
the repetition of a word or phrase with only a few words in between, usually to emphasize or create a dramatic effect
ディアコペ
a rhetorical device in which an author or speaker ridicules or denounces an opponent's argument, typically by using sarcasm or irony
ダイアシルマス
a rhetorical device that involves making a conclusion based on an assumption that is not explicitly stated
エンタイメ
a rhetorical device in which a word or phrase at the beginning of a sentence or clause is repeated at the end of the same sentence or clause
エパナレプシス
a rhetorical technique that involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences to create emphasis or reinforce a point
エピストロフ
a figure of speech where a word or a phrase is repeated in quick succession for emphasis or intensity
エピゼクシス
the use of words and expressions that are not meant to be taken literally, but rather to create a vivid, imaginative image or effect in the reader's mind
比喩的な言語
the act of giving a clue of the future events to the audience in advance while narrating a story
前兆
a rhetorical device in which an author raises a question, and provides an answer right away
ハイポフォラ
a figure of speech that involves a self-correction or a revision of what has just been said, usually to strengthen or emphasize the speaker's argument or to make a point more clearly
メタノイア
a figure of speech that combines two contradictory or contrasting terms to create a unique expression
オキシモロン
(linguistics) the redundant use of words in a way that might be considered a fault of style, or to create an emphatic effect
重言
a deliberate repetition of a conjunction in a phrase, used as a literary trope
ポリシンデトン
a rhetorical strategy in which the speaker or writer anticipates an objection or counterargument from the audience and addresses it before it can be raised
プロカタレプシス
a figure of speech where a word is used in the same sentence with two or more other words, but with different meanings
シレプシス
a rhetorical device that involves the repetition of words or phrases at the beginning and end of successive clauses or sentences
シンプロケ
a figure of speech in which the speaker deliberately makes a situation seem less important or serious than it actually is
控えめな表現
the use of a word with two senses each of which apply to a different word in a sentence, as a figure of speech
ゼウグマ
a literary and rhetorical device that involves repeating words or phrases in successive clauses or sentences, but in reverse order
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