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
撇号
a literary term used to describe a character's name that suggests or implies something about their personality, behavior, or role in the story
人物名
something that represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning
符号, 象征
a story, poem, etc. in which the characters and events are used as symbols to convey moral or political lessons
寓言
the use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of the words in a verse or sentence, used as a literary device
头韵
a statement that implies or indirectly mentions something or someone else, especially as a literary device
暗示, 提及
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
扩 amplifikation, 增强
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
照应, 回文法
a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has
双关语, 谐音游戏
a rhetorical device in which a word is repeated, but with a different meaning each time
抗纳克拉西斯, 双关重复
a figure of speech in which two ideas or concepts are arranged in parallel clauses, words, or sentences to express a contrast
对立面
a rhetorical device that involves denying or dismissing something while actually acknowledging or emphasizing it
反言法
a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning by going beyond their literal interpretation
修辞手法, 比喻言辞
a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'
明喻, 比喻
a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning
隐喻
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
转喻
the practice of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas, objects, etc. in literature or art
拟人化
the figurative language in literature by which the audience can form vivid mental images
意象, 形象思维
the use of similar vowels close to each other in nonrhyming syllables as a literary device
元音重复
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
辅音重复, 和谐音
a literary device that reveals a contrast between what appears to be true and what actually is true, often creating unexpected or surprising effects
讽刺
a literary device in which the speaker says something but means the opposite, often for humorous or sarcastic effect
语言讽刺, 口头讽刺
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
情境讽刺, 情境反转
a literary technique by which the audience is more aware of the significance of the words or actions of the story than characters are
戏剧性讽刺, 戏剧讽刺
a rhetorical device where a speaker or writer shows doubt or uncertainty about a topic to engage the audience or highlight an argument
困境, 修辞式疑问
a literary device where conjunctions are omitted between clauses or phrases in a sentence
无连接词
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
增益法
a literary device that uses a mixture of unpleasant, inharmonious, and harsh sounds to show disorder or chaos
刺耳的声音
a rhetorical device that involves a series of phrases or clauses that are arranged in a descending order of importance or emphasis
递减排序修辞
a rhetorical figure in which words, grammatical structures or concepts are repeated in a reverse order in successive phrases
对称结构
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
重复法, 强调性重复
the repetition of a word or phrase with only a few words in between, usually to emphasize or create a dramatic effect
复叠, 再现
a rhetorical device in which an author or speaker ridicules or denounces an opponent's argument, typically by using sarcasm or irony
讽刺法, 反语讽刺
a rhetorical device that involves making a conclusion based on an assumption that is not explicitly stated
隐蕴推理, 隐含三段论
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
重言法
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
回辞
a figure of speech where a word or a phrase is repeated in quick succession for emphasis or intensity
重复性修辞法, 强调重言
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
比喻语言, 形象语言
the act of giving a clue of the future events to the audience in advance while narrating a story
预示, 前兆
a technique used in speech and writing to exaggerate the extent of something
夸张, 过度夸张
a rhetorical device in which an author raises a question, and provides an answer right away
假设提问
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
悔改
a figure of speech that combines two contradictory or contrasting terms to create a unique expression
矛盾修辞, 牛头不对马嘴
(linguistics) the redundant use of words in a way that might be considered a fault of style, or to create an emphatic effect
冗言
a deliberate repetition of a conjunction in a phrase, used as a literary trope
多连词结构
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
前置反驳
a figure of speech where a word is used in the same sentence with two or more other words, but with different meanings
重义双关
a rhetorical device that involves the repetition of words or phrases at the beginning and end of successive clauses or sentences
同头同尾, 包围性重复
a figure of speech in which the speaker deliberately makes a situation seem less important or serious than it actually is
低调表述, 轻描淡写
the use of a word with two senses each of which apply to a different word in a sentence, as a figure of speech
共轭, zeugma
a literary and rhetorical device that involves repeating words or phrases in successive clauses or sentences, but in reverse order
反转对称句