Acrostic: When the first letters of successive lines are arranged either in alphabetical order (= abecedarian) or in such a way as to spell a word.
Truth
Troublesome.
Ruthless.
Unbendable.
Trusted since the beginning of civilization.
Helps combat injustice.
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Anastrophe (an-as’-tro-phee): Departure from normal word order for the sake of emphasis. Anastrophe is most often a synonym for hyperbaton, but is occasionally referred to as a more specific instance of hyperbaton: the changing of the position of only a single word.
My days are numbered–like a clock ticking out my hopes. But–just because I have a time finite here on the planet, it does not mean that tomorrow is not another day!
I think I may be good for another 30 or 40 years. Given my age already, that’s a lot of years, but what the hell, I like to hope BIG. It’s a great way of stifling worry and stifled worry is worth more than I can say, especially when the stifling is effortless! Another day tomorrow is. I’m betting on being there.
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Maxim (max’-im): One of several terms describing short, pithy sayings. Others include adage, apothegm, gnome, paroemia, proverb, and sententia.
He who laughs last didn’t get the joke. Get it?
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Mesodiplosis (mes-o-dip-lo’-sis): Repetition of the same word or words in the middle of successive sentences.
There’s no time like the future! There’s no time like the past! There’s no time like the right time & the right time is now! Let’s go visit the Russians! I think we can learn a lot from them about things like stealing, money laundering and bribery! Also, after dealing with the Russians, you know Dad can tell us a thing or two about money laundering too. In fact, he may be better at it than they are! Come on Donny, let’s catch a cab over to the consulate!
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Mesozeugma (me’-so-zyoog’-ma): A zeugma in which one places a common verb for many subjects in the middle of a construction.
It was time to go across the street, through the yard, onto the path.
He was in a hurry, but it did not matter. As usual ‘time was a thief’ and it stole his timely arrival.
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Orcos (or’-kos): Swearing that a statement is true.
Senator Lunar: How many Russians can dance on the Head of the FBI?
Government Witless: Probably 5 or 6. But, respectfully, I believe it is the head of a pin, not an actual head & that it is somehow a metaphysical meditation on the corporeality of Russians’ souls (if they have any in the first place).
Senator Veritas: You lie I cry!
Government Witless: I swear I am telling the truth so far as Senator Lunar’s more or less insane question begs me to. By the way: Your mother is alive and well in Miami.
Senator Lunar: 5 or 6 Russians dancing on Comey’s head, eh? There is no bruising. I think you’re lying Witless.
Government Witless: Respectfully Senator Lunar, my answer is true insofar as it is consistent with a historical tradition of speculation on bodies and souls, not to mention angels and whether they’re pure spirit. Russians are a new twist on the commentary.
But I want to ask you: Why are you asking me this more or less (on the face of it) irrelevant, if not crazy, question?
Senator Lunar: My Life Coach Billy Ed Joseph Ronald Richards gave me the idea. He was giving an ‘inspiration’ on how to advance political agendas and one way is ‘dancing’ on the heads of opponents. So, if 5 or 6 Russians danced on Comey’s head, it could very well be the case that he was ‘brought around’ and colluded with the Russians.
Government Witless: Wow! That’s more bizarre than 12th century philosophy and theology combined!
Senator Lunar: I swear it’s true. I may have been there. That’s not ketchup on my loafers. Whoops!
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Palilogia: Repetition of the same word, with none between, for vehemence. Synonym for epizeuxis.
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!
Let’s get this surgery over with! My favorite soap opera starts in 5 minutes!
Just stitch him up! He’ll never know!
Hurry, damn it!
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Anaphora (an-aph’-o-ra): Repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginning of successive clauses, sentences, or lines.
Another day: Impulsive Tweets at 6.00 am
Another day: No plans. No promises. No clues–just hints and veiled threats addressed to Syria, Russia, China, North Korea, and Sesame Street.
Another day: another nightmare.
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Antisthecon (an-tis’-the-con): Substitution of one sound, syllable, or letter for another within a word. A kind of metaplasm: the general term for changes to word spelling.
Your proposals are a bunch Coop doop! Your ideas are like little pellets shot out of a rabbit’s butt and stuck in the wire mesh floor of your muddled brain’s imagination.
Get a life. Find a purpose. Bad ideas are bad ideas–just because you support them Donny, it does not make them worthy of my vote, or anybody else’s for that matter. You are not a King or a Dictator.
You should consider getting out of politics before it’s too late. You should get back to plastering your name on anything anybody will pay for. I know there’s a damarama ding-dong landfill somewhere that should have your name on it. After all, it seems you have an affinity for making garbage and talking trash!
Trump Dump–A familiar smell?
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Apoplanesis (a-po-plan’-e-sis): Promising to address the issue but effectively dodging it through a digression.
Wolf: What can you tell us about some of Tumpcare’s negative consequences? For example: 25 million people will lose their current coverage–they will join the ranks of the uninsured, even if they are fully employed–some will surely die. What about that?
Donald: Negative consequences? I wrote that damn bill myself Wolf! Sure, Ryan and his committee were there–a gaggle of supposedly silent partners who were actually making choking sounds and giggling while I did the heavy lifting. Well actually, I had a little help from my daughter Ivanka (the smart one).
But really–the negative consequences are coming from the fake news coverage–that’s the only place: the enema–whoops–I mean the enemy of the people: they continue to sh**t the place up.
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Deesis (de’-e-sis): An adjuration (solemn oath) or calling to witness; or, the vehement expression of desire put in terms of “for someone’s sake” or “for God’s sake.”
For God’s sake, slow down! There’s no way I want to die in a traffic accident on my way to the mall.
I swear, if you don’t slow down, I’ll call 911 on my cellphone and have you arrested!
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