T1 E4 Unit 6: Language & Style (Part 1)

A figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration to emphasize an emotion rather than state a literal truth.

A statement that appears self-contradictory on the surface, yet reveals a deeper, underlying truth upon closer analysis.

A literary device where two directly opposing words are placed side-by-side to create a compact, striking image

A logical flaw in an argument that leads to a false or impossible conclusion despite appearing valid.

 The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

Hard work leads to success.

I know one thing; that I know nothing.

I have a million things to do today.

Cowards experience fear and anxiety repeatedly, which prevents them from truly living.

Cowards face many opportunities of danger that could lead to their deaths.

Facing dangerous situations repeatedly causes physical trauma that gradually shortens a person's actual lifespan.

Fear destroys a person's moral character, causing their reputation to die in the eyes of society.

“The deafening silence filled the empty room as we waited for the news.”

“This statement I am making right now is completely false.”

“I must be cruel only to be kind."

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”