Amanuensis -
Somebody employed by an individual
To write from his or her dictation -
Or to copy manuscripts.
Anagram -
A word or phrase that contains all the letters
Of another word or phrase in a different order:
Astronomers - an anagram of ‘no more stars.”
Anapest -
A metrical foot of three syllables -
With the stress on the third syllable -
Or of two short syllables followed by a long syllable.
Anaphora -
The use of the same word or phrase -
At the beginning of several successive clauses, sentences,
Or verses - usually for Emphasis or Rhetorical effect.
Anagnorisis -
In Literature, especially Greek tragedy -
The Principal character’s discovery or acknowledgment
Of some fact that leads to resolution of the plot.
Euphemism -
A word or phrase used in place of a term -
that might be considered too direct -
harsh, unpleasant, or offensive. i.e. “Sugarcoat.”
Homophone - or Homonym -
A word that is pronounced in the same way -
as one or more other words
but has a different meaning - i.e. ‘hair’ and “hare.”
Litote -
A deliberate understatement, such as an affirmative
Statement formed by a negation of the contrary -
As in - “I am not unmindful of your devotion.”
Mnemonic -
A short rhyme, phrase, or other mental technique for making information
Easier to memorize. Ex. “Every Good Boy Does Fine Always” - Music Scale.
From: Mnemosyne - Greek goddess of Memory & mother of Muses.
Onomatopoeia -
The formation or use of words that imitate the sound -
Associated with the thing or action in question -
For example, “hiss” and “buzz.”
Palindrome -
A word, phrase, passage, or number that -
Reads the same forward and backward, like:
Ana, Abba, Boob, Kook, Poop, or 23832.
Rhapsody -
An emotional composition, improvisational in nature -
Or expression of intense enthusiasm -
Or literary work written in an exalted style.
Synonym -
A word that means the same,
or almost the same thing -
and can be used interchangeably.
Thanatopsis -
An expression of somebody’s thoughts about death -
For example, in a poem -
A Eulogy, or Elogium, for example.
Verisimilitude -
The appearance of being true or real -
For example, a statement that is
not supported by evidence.
Yadda Yadda Yadda -
Boring, trite, superficial, unending talk -
Used as a filler for unstated material or to indicate
boredom or distaste for things others are saying, or just said.
P.S. - Some Inane Critics Think the Above Re: My Verbose Writing!
This book is for first responders who want to improve their communication at work, at home, and in public.
Note: The contents of this book are mostly included in the book for supervisors, Leadership Training for First Responders. Therefore,
Share
Print
Save
Follow
Regis