- Copy the following terms and definitions--
alliteration--repetition of same consonant sound beginning a
anaphora--repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of
successive phrases, clauses, or lines
anastrophe--transposition of normal word order
antithesis-- the contrast of ideas or words
assonance--repetition of vowel sounds in successive words
consonance--repetition of consonant sounds within words or ending
words
metaphor--implied comparison through a figurative, not literal, use
of words
parallelism--the arrangement of words, phrases, clauses with
similar grammatical structure placed side by side
paradox--a statement that seems self-contradictory, yet turns out
to have a rational meaning
repetition--a word, phrase, theme, idea, or metaphor used two
or more times
pathos--using emotion-arousing words or ideas
allusions--references to past events, historical documents, or
important people
Now find examples of each in the speech--quote and cite page number and paragraph.
- Summarize the main ideas of the speech in chronological order.
- Which "typical" presidential ideas/themes/subjects does JFK mention?
