Examples of Rhetorical Tropes

Friday, May 19th, 2006 at 7:03 AM | Category: Meryl's Notes Blog 1 comment

Blogged about Rhetorical Figures earlier this week and got my assignment back with input from the instructor. So I can share my examples without feeling embarrassed as he confirmed I’m not too bad at it icon smile Examples of Rhetorical Tropes
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One Part for Another and Rhetorical Figures

Monday, May 15th, 2006 at 7:23 AM | Category: Meryl's Notes Blog No comments

Don’t remember studying anthimeria in school. Its origin is Greek meaning “one part for another.” “Google” is a popular anthimeria for searching. People say, “Google that.” Of course, using a company name as a generic name or verb is dangerous for the company. Here’s a good read on the topic.

Better to verb nouns with non-proper words. Here are a few I wrote:

* Math homework stresses her.

* Yesterday, I mahjongged at Cindy’s house.

* I find it entertaining to verb nouns.
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