That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.
Antithesis
When we went to that place before, we noticed that a lot of people lived in substandard housing.
Euphemism
She sat in close proximity to her crush.
Tautology
The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit
Rule of Three
We call this phenomenon “the water-cycle”
Inverted Commas
- Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven.
Antithesis
He prefers movie nights at home over loud house parties.
Parallelism
I was so ashamed, the earth swallowed me up.
Hyperbole
Government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
Deliberate Repetition
We always go out for walks every day at 5 pm in the afternoon.
Tautology
Lily likes eating M&Ms and binge-watching series on Netflix.
Parallelism
One of Michael Jackson’s hit songs is called “Billy Jean.”
Inverted Commas
He got rejected for the job because he was partially proficient.
Euphemism
Keep your friends close; keep your enemies closer.
Antithesis
If you think you can win, you can win.
Deliberate Repetition
She planned to collect data by either using an online survey or conducting phone interviews.
Parellelism
Emma was fed up with Dan’s behavior. If he doesn’t change his ways, she’s going to move out. How hard is it to close the door whenever he leaves a room?
Bathos
I was somewhat worried when the psychopath ran toward me with a chainsaw.
Meiosis
Anne could no longer deal with the pain and frustration of Tommy leaving the gate open.
Bathos
The company is looking for a candidate who is friendly, organized, meticulous, and punctual.
Parallelism
Their family is economically disadvantaged.
Euphemism
Friends, Romans, Countrymen – William Shakespeare in Julius Caesar
Rule of Three
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