Aphorism:Statement that is made in a matter of fact to state a principle or opinion that is understood to be a truth
Example:Upon seeing the shoddy work done by the employee the boss told him you better shape up or ship out. |
Deus ex Machina:Debatable and often criticized form of literacy device.
Example:If in a suspense novel the protagonist suddenly finds a solution to his dilemmas because of divine intervention. |