Mastering French Literary Figures and Syntax Flashcards (10 cards)

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1Question

Litote — definition?

Answer

Understatement implying more than stated.

2Question

Antiphrase — role?

Answer

Conveys irony through opposite meaning.

3Question

Métonymie — function?

Answer

Substitutes related words for indirect meaning.

4Question

Oxymore — what?

Answer

Contradictory terms combined for effect.

5Question

Opposite Terms — purpose?

Answer

Highlight contrast or tension.

6Question

Parallélisme — structure?

Answer

Repetition of similar syntactic patterns.

7Question

Syntax — role?

Answer

Arranges words for clarity and style.

8Question

Ellipse — what?

Answer

Omission of understood words from context.

9Question

Omission — effect?

Answer

Creates brevity or emphasis.

10Question

Epanorthose — function?

Answer

Self-correction or reformulation for clarity.

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