9611984905 | abstraction | concept or idea without specific example | 0 | |
9612014008 | allusion | historical literary biblical | 1 | |
9612017487 | anecdote | short story | 2 | |
9612029030 | antithesis | direct opposite of | 3 | |
9612034897 | apostrophe | speaker directly addresses something not living | 4 | |
9612072152 | assertion | claim or point author is making | 5 | |
9612087235 | cadence | rhythm of phrases or sentences created through repetitive elements | 6 | |
9612167995 | circumlocution | write around a subject | 7 | |
9612227910 | diatribe | explosion of harsh language | 8 | |
9612238712 | digress | move off the point | 9 | |
9612249908 | empirical | knowledge based on experience or observation | 10 | |
9612261474 | euphemism | kindler gentler less harsh word to use | 11 | |
9612280120 | imagery | language evokes senses | 12 | |
9612284700 | induction | reasoning by which a general statement is reached | 13 | |
9612304505 | juxtaposition | place side by side | 14 | |
9612307387 | maxim | saying/expression that proposes to teach | 15 | |
9612319864 | musing | quiet reflection | 16 | |
9612322695 | paradox | conflicting idea that reveals the truth | 17 | |
9612329071 | parallel structure | use of parallel element | 18 | |
9612336725 | propaganda | information that is spread for the purpose of some cause | 19 | |
9612348627 | refutation | attack of an opposing view | 20 | |
9612354997 | staccato phrases | composed of a series of short shard sounds or words | 21 | |
9612363259 | syllogism | deductive argument that has 3 propositions major minor premise and conclusion | 22 | |
9612379527 | typography | techniques in print bold italics | 23 | |
9612391829 | vernacular | ordinary everyday speech of a region | 24 | |
9612398051 | colloquial | language of a common person | 25 | |
9612406708 | alliteration | repetition of constant sounds | 26 | |
9612414908 | assonance | repetition of vowel sounds | 27 | |
9612420328 | footnote | documenting reference at bottom of the page | 28 | |
9612426094 | epigram | short quotation or verse that sets a tone | 29 |
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