Sarcasm: A form of irony where the speaker uses a mocking tone or language to express the opposite of what they mean in order to ridicule or criticize.
Epithet: A descriptive word or phrase used to characterize or describe a person, place, or thing that emphasizes a particular quality or trait.
Irony: A literary device that uses contradictory or opposite words or situations to convey a message or meaning that is often different from what is expected.
Antimetabole: A rhetorical device where words or phrases are repeated in reverse order to create emphasis or to express a contrast or opposition.
Allusion: A reference to a person, place, event, or literary work that the speaker assumes the audience is familiar with in order to convey a message or meaning.
Antithesis: A rhetorical device where two opposite ideas or concepts are put together in a sentence to create a contrasting effect.
Appeal to Authority: A rhetorical device where the speaker cites a credible source or authority figure to support their argument or point of view.
Historical Allusion: A reference to a historical event, person, or period to illustrate a point or create an analogy in a contemporary context.
Apophasis: A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by saying they will not mention it or by pretending to deny or ignore it.
Hyperbole: A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to emphasize or make a point, often for dramatic effect.
Mythological Allusion: A reference to a myth or legend to make a comparison or illustrate a point in a contemporary context.
Satire: A literary work that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or ridicule human behavior or society.
Simile: A figure of speech that uses "like" or "as" to make a comparison between two different things.
Metaphor: A figure of speech that uses implied or direct comparison between two different things to convey a message or meaning.