An oxymoron combines contradictory terms to create a striking effect, revealing deeper truths or adding emphasis. Explore examples and understand…
A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. It asserts…
Manner of discourse refers to the style, tone, and approach used in communication. It shapes how ideas are presented and…
The intended perlocutionary effect is the specific impact or response a speaker aims to elicit from their audience through their…
Inclusive first-person deixis refers to the use of 'we' or 'us' to encompass both the speaker and the listener, fostering…
Impermissible mixed metaphors combine unrelated concepts, creating nonsensical or confusing imagery. They often arise from carelessness, leading to unintended humor…
Hortatory texts aim to persuade readers to take a specific action or adopt a particular viewpoint. They are characterized by…
Hortatory discourse aims to persuade an audience to adopt a particular course of action. It employs rhetorical strategies to motivate,…
Conventional metonymy is a figure of speech where a word or phrase stands for another related concept. It's deeply ingrained…
A contrast relation highlights differences and oppositions between two or more entities, ideas, or situations. It emphasizes what sets them…