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| 9637206211 | epistrophe | The repetition of a word at the end of successive clauses or sentences. |  | 0 |
| 9637206212 | ethos | Credibility. |  | 1 |
| 9637206213 | euphemism | A polite or vague word or phrase used to replace another word or phrase that is thought of as too direct or rude (ex: He passed yesterday = died). |  | 2 |
| 9637206214 | extended metaphor | A metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work. This is an implied comparison while an extended simile is explicit and uses "like, as, than". |  | 3 |
| 9637206215 | fallacy | A false or mistaken idea; an error in thinking. |  | 4 |
| 9637206216 | figurative language | Speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid. |  | 5 |
| 9637206217 | hyperbole | An exaggeration. |  | 6 |
| 9637206218 | hypophora | Posing a query and answering it. |  | 7 |
| 9637206219 | imagery | Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste). |  | 8 |
| 9637206220 | irony | A contrast between expectation and reality; something unexpected based on normal events. |  | 9 |
| 9637206221 | jargon | Specialized language; diction related to a field. |  | 10 |
| 9637206222 | juxtaposition | Placement of two things/phrases/ideas closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts (ex: juxtapose the coldness of one person w/the warmth and kindness of another). |  | 11 |
| 9637206223 | footnote | A note at the bottom of the page used to cite references or give more information. They often help the reader find further information in a bibliography written at the end of the essay/book/article. |  | 12 |
| 9637206224 | epigram | A brief & witty remark. Often seen in old writings & meant for a light-hearted laugh. Similar to an aphorism, but aphorisms express a serious general truth. |  | 13 |
| 9637206225 | epithet | An adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned; often they have a negative connotation. |  | 14 |
