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A comprehensive overview of the key rhetorical devices and vocabulary terms that are commonly tested in the gamsat section 1 exam. It covers a wide range of topics, including hyperbole, euphemism, irony (verbal, dramatic, and situational), sarcasm, metaphor, simile, and more. The document also includes detailed explanations and examples for each concept, making it a valuable resource for students preparing for the gamsat exam. By studying this document, students can develop a strong understanding of the language and reasoning skills required to excel in the gamsat section 1 exam, which tests their ability to analyze and interpret written passages. Particularly useful for university students and lifelong learners who are interested in improving their critical thinking and communication skills.
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hyperbole - ANSWER-exaggeration as a rhetoric: the bag weighed a ton euphemism - ANSWER-polite phrase in place of a harsher one irony - ANSWER-rhetoric used to show a contrast between reality and what appears to be verbal irony - ANSWER-incongruity between what is said and what is meant dramatic irony - ANSWER-incongruity between what a character believes and what is actually true situational irony - ANSWER-incongruity between the result of an actual sequence of events and what is expected sarcasm - ANSWER-the opposite of the truth, can be used with any example of irony, a type of irony metaphor - ANSWER-analogy simile - ANSWER-compares two things with words such as like, as, than in such a way that it implies it is it as opposed to an example volition - ANSWER-power of one's own will
extrapolation - ANSWER-extend an application amendment - ANSWER-small change in a document reciprocal - ANSWER-given in return fetter - ANSWER-chain by ankle or wrist dissent - ANSWER-opinion differing from the norm despotism - ANSWER-the exercise of absolute power in a cruel and oppressive way altruism - ANSWER-the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well being of others pervasive - ANSWER-unwelcome influence or effect spreading widely detriment - ANSWER-the state of being harmed or damaged bereft - ANSWER-deprived or lacking something tentative - ANSWER-uncertain arduous - ANSWER-involving strenuous effort, difficult or tiring archetypal - ANSWER-very typical ephemeral - ANSWER-lasting for a very short time temporal - ANSWER-worldly as opposed to spiritual hedonistic - ANSWER-engaged in the pursuit of happiness
advocacy - ANSWER-public support for or a recommendation apathy - ANSWER-lack of interest wry - ANSWER-dry, mocking prowess - ANSWER-skill in a certain activity intransigence - ANSWER-unwilling or refusing to change one's view benevolent - ANSWER-well meaning and kind epitome - ANSWER-perfect example of laudable - ANSWER-deserving praise meretricious - ANSWER-apparently attractive but in reality having no value equivocal - ANSWER-open to more then one interpretation erudition - ANSWER-having great knowledge or learning attest - ANSWER-provide clear evidence of conviction - ANSWER-firmly held belief