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| 259991053 | ad hominem argument | this is an argument that appeals to emotion rather than reason. | |
| 259991054 | allegory | using character or story elements symbolically to represent an abstraction in addition to the literal meaning. | |
| 259991055 | alliteration | repetition of sounds. | |
| 259991056 | allusion | direct or indirect reference to something that is presumably commonly known. | |
| 259991057 | ambiguity | The multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage. | |
| 259991059 | antecedent | Word or phrase referred by a pronoun. | |
| 259991060 | antithesis | a statement in which two opposing ideas are balanced | |
| 259991061 | aphorism | a short, often witty statement of a principle or a truth about life. Examples: "Early bird gets the worm." "What goes around, comes around.." "People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones." | |
| 259991062 | apostrophe | when a speaker address someone/something that isn't there. Ex. "Are you there God? It's me, Mr. Ginley." | |
| 259991063 | caricature | a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect | |
| 259991064 | chiasmus | a statement consisting of two parallel parts in which the second part is structurally reversed | |
| 259991065 | clause | a grammatical unit that contains both a subject and a verb | |
| 259991066 | colloquialism | slang in speech or writing | |
| 259991068 | connotation | the implied or associative meaning of a word | |
| 259991069 | denotation | The literal, dictionary definition of a word | |
| 259991070 | diction | Refers to the writers word choice | |
| 259991071 | didactic | these works have the primary aims of teaching or instructing | |
| 259991072 | euphemism | less offensive substitute for generally unpleasant words or concepts. | |
| 259991073 | figure of speech | Devise used to produce figurative language. | |
| 259991074 | generic conventions | describes traditions for each genre. | |
| 259991075 | genre | major category in which a literary work fits. | |
| 259991077 | homily | "sermon". any serious talk, speech, or lecture. | |
| 259991078 | hyperbole | figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration. Often have comic effect, but can also be serious. Often posses irony. | |
| 259991079 | invective | emotionally violent, abusive language. | |
| 259991080 | verbal irony | Words literally state the opposite of the writer's (or speakers) true meaning. | |
| 259991081 | situational irony | events turn out the opposite of what is expected. what readers and characters think will happen, doesn't. | |
| 259991082 | dramatic irony | Facts or events are unknown to a character in the play or piece of fiction, but know to the audience or reader. | |
| 259991083 | juxtaposition | placing dissimilar items, descriptions, or ideas close together or side by side (for comparison and contrast). | |
| 259991085 | metaphor | using implied comparisons of seemingly unlike things, suggesting similarity. | |
| 259991086 | metonymy | substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it | |
| 259991088 | onomatopoeia | figure of speech in which natural sounds are imitated in the sounds of words. | |
| 259991089 | oxymoron | figure of , conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence') or "jumbo shrimp" | |
| 259991090 | paradox | statement that appears to be self-contradictory, but upon closer inspection contains some degree of truth. | |
| 259991091 | parallelism | refers to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity. * | |
| 259991092 | parody | humorous or satirical mimicry | |
| 259991093 | pedantic | characterized by an excessive display of learning or scholarship | |
| 259991095 | personification | giving human qualities to animals or objects | |
| 259991096 | First person narrator | Tells the story with the first-person pronoun, "I," and is a character in the story. Can either be a protagonist, participant, or an observer in the story. | |
| 259991097 | third person narrator | relates events with the third-person pronouns, "he," "she," and "it." | |
| 259991098 | predicate adjectives | An adjective, group of adjectives, or adjective clause that follows a linking verb | |
| 259991099 | predicate nominative | a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject | |
| 259991100 | prose | one of the major divisions of genre, refers to fiction and nonfiction. Technically, anything that isn't poetry or drama. | |
| 259991101 | repetition | duplication of any element of language. | |
| 259991102 | rhetoric | study of the technique and rules for using language effectively | |
| 259991103 | logos | logical reasoning, an appeal based on logic or reason | |
| 259991104 | pathos | emotional appeal, plays on reader's emotions and interests. | |
| 259991105 | ethos | an appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker. | |
| 259991106 | purpose of exposition | to explain and analyze information by presenting an idea, relevant evidence, and appropriate discussion. | |
| 259991107 | purpose of argumentation | to prove the validity of an idea, or point of view, by presenting sound reasoning, or thoughtful discussion. | |
| 259991108 | rhetorical question | a question asked for an effect, not actually requiring an answer | |
| 259991109 | sarcasm | involves bitter, caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone. | |
| 260803906 | infer | to conclude from information presented | |
| 260803907 | narrative | telling of a story |
