Rhetorical Devices #8

plays with multiple meanings of a word or words

indirect, less offensive way of saying something considered unpleasant (ex: "passed away" instead of "died")

specialized language/vocab of a particular profession (ex: legal- defendant or plaintiff)

everyday speech or daily language used in writing (often non-standard usage)

language characterized by particular grammar or pronunciation in a particular region (tends to include accent)

word/phrase open to two interpretations, one of which usually risque or indecent (ex: "that's what she said")

repetition of last word of a preceding clause (ex: "It is the land of my fathers, and my fathers can have it.")

concise statement often offering advice (ex: "You're either part of the solution or part of the problem")

concise statement expressing general truths succintly, usuallly with rhyme or balance (ex: "an apple a day keeps the doctor away")

familiar proverb or wise saying (ex: "the early bird gets the worm")