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14675302995AllegoryA story that acts as an extended metaphor.0
14675305665AllusionA brief reference to a historical or literature figure1
14675307712AnaphoraRepetition of a word or lots of words at the beginning of several phrases.2
14675311152Antithesisa contrast or opposition between two things3
14675313506AssonanceRepetition of vowel sounds4
14675315166ConnotationAny meaning a word conveys in addition to it's original meaning5
14675325515DictionThe authors choice and use or words in a text6
14675330218DenotationThe dictionary definition of a word7
14675330590Epistrophethe repetition of a word at the end of successive phrases or sentences8
14675333465EthosPerson relying on their character to get their point across9
14675339742figurative languageUsing words to describe what you're saying without actually describing what you're saying.10
14675343018Hyperboleover exaggeration11
14675344854imageDescription that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)12
14675345703IsocolonParallel structure in which the parallel elements are similar not only in grammatical structure, but also in length13
14675347316IronyWhen reality is different from what appears or is anticipated.14
14675351652LogosAppeal to logic15
14675353691Litotesunderstatement16
14675355357MetonymyA metaphor that has something related to a second thing substituted for the second thing17
14675358184PathosEmotions18
14675359726PolyptotonRepetion of words in different forms19
14675365272ProseLiterature in a non rhythm.20
14675366287Rhetoriceffective writing or speaking to accomplish a purpose21
14675368671SynecdocheMetaphor where a part is subbed for the whole22
14675370951Syntaxhow words are put together to form sentences23
14675376705ThemeCentral idea of a work of literature24
14675376706ToneThe attitude towards the subject25

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