Oxymoron: The Art of Contradictory Pairings
An oxymoron combines contradictory terms to create a striking effect, revealing deeper…
Intended Perlocutionary Effect
The intended perlocutionary effect is the specific impact or response a speaker…
Impermissible Mixed Metaphors
Impermissible mixed metaphors combine unrelated concepts, creating nonsensical or confusing imagery. They…
Hortatory Text: Guiding Action Through Persuasion
Hortatory texts aim to persuade readers to take a specific action or…
Hortatory Discourse: Guiding Action Through Persuasion
Hortatory discourse aims to persuade an audience to adopt a particular course…
Contrast Relation
A contrast relation highlights differences and oppositions between two or more entities,…