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| 5128813353 | Abstract | -contents summary of book, article, or formal speech -summarize writing | 0 | |
| 5128824215 | Allegory | -using character and/or story elements to symbolically represent a figurative meaning + a literal meaning. -to teach a moral lesson | 1 | |
| 5128884850 | Alliteration | -repetition of sounds -reinforce meaning | 2 | |
| 5128889868 | Allusion | -a direct or indirect reference to something presumably commonly known -enables writer to simplify complex ideas and emotions | 3 | |
| 5128914298 | Ambiguity | -multiple meanings, whether intentional/unintentional, of a word, sentence, phrase, or passage -lending a deeper meaning to a literary work | 4 | |
| 5128927631 | Analogy | -comparison of a relationship between 2 different things -make writing more vivid, imaginative, or intellectually engaging | 5 | |
| 5128964073 | Anecdote | -a short interesting story -demonstrate some point or make readers and listeners laugh | 6 | |
| 5128965645 | Antecedent | - a word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun | 7 | |
| 5129018376 | Anticlimactic | -event far less important than original expected -convey descent in power; a disappointing conclusion | 8 | |
| 5129049120 | Antithesis | -2 opposite ideas put together in 1 sentence to achieve contrasting effect -convey meaning more vividly than original meaning | 9 | |
| 5129074321 | Aphorism | -truth or opinion statement expressed in concise and witty manner -contains truth to gives them universal acceptance | 10 | |
| 5129102539 | Apostrophe | -figure of speech directly addressing imaginary person -add familiarity or emotional intensity | 11 | |
| 5129102540 | Assertion | -statement in literature -a) qualified: limited b) unqualified: not limited | 12 | |
| 5129107349 | Asyndecton | -intentionally eliminate conjunctions between phrases and sentences but maintain grammatical accuracy -given off emphasis on text; speed up rhythm of words | 13 | |
| 5129107350 | Caricature | -writing which aspects of character of character are exaggerated in a silly or comic device | 14 | |
| 5129170645 | Chiasmus | -2 or more clauses balanced in reversal structure to produce artistic effect(s) -help writer create special artistic effect to lay emphasis on what they want to communicate | 15 | |
| 5129170646 | Clause | -grammatical until containing a subject and verb | 16 | |
| 5129172448 | Cliche | -overused expression losing its original meaning -offer cultural reliability | 17 | |
| 5129172449 | Climax | -conflict reaches highest point -helps reader understand significance in rising action earlier to this point | 18 | |
| 5129174651 | Colloquialism | -slang in speech or writing -impart a sense of realism in the reader | 19 | |
| 5129174652 | Conceit | -a fanciful expression used sometimes in metaphor or analogy - display intellectual cleverness as a result of unusual comparison being made | 20 | |
| 5129267329 | Connotation | -implied, suggested meaning of a word -may involve ideas, emotions, or attitudes | 21 | |
| 5129277987 | Counterargument | -an argument that refutes an assertion or claim -used to strengthen claims and invalidate arguments | 22 | |
| 5129283926 | Cynicism | -bitter or distrustful attitude | 23 | |
| 5129288819 | Denotation | -strict dictionary definition of a word -devoid any attitude, emotion, or color | 24 | |
| 5129293197 | Diatribe | -violent or bitter criticism on something or someone -makes readers aware of good and bad qualities of objects and persons being questioned | 25 | |
| 5129305161 | Diction | -writers word choices -helps create author's style | 26 | |
| 5129310658 | Didactic | -teaching in greek -instructing, especially ethnics and moral principles | 27 | |
| 5129319927 | Digression | -temporary departure from main subject to explain background details -provide description of character, background information, establish interest, and create suspense | 28 | |
| 5129356120 | Dogma | -principle(s) set laid by authority -to imply absolute certainty or truth | 29 | |
| 5129368852 | Elegy/Elegiac | -poem or song written in honor of someone deceased -help with the mourning of the death of individual | 30 | |
| 5129404896 | Epilogue | -chapter at the end of a literary work that concludes it -satisfies readers curiosity by covering up the looses end of the characters | 31 | |
| 5129375935 | Epiphany | -(moment in story) character achieves realization -point out turning plot in the near plot future | 32 | |
| 5129417027 | Euphemism | -more agreeable substitutes of a unpleasant word -adhere standards to social or political correctness | 33 | |
| 5141468655 | Extended Metaphor | comparison between 2 different things throughout a series of sentences in a paragraph or lines of a poem -allows author to make larger comparison between 2 notions | 34 | |
| 5141473300 | Extended Simile | -showing comparison of 2 different things (similarities) -offer a new ways of thinking and larger perspective of our world | 35 | |
| 5141479218 | Fallacies | -error in logic reasoning of argument | 36 | |
| 5141480348 | Farce | -highly exaggerated comedy aimed at entertaining the audience -deeper implications of the usage of satirical elements | 37 | |
| 5141483969 | Figurative Language | -writing of speech carrying no literal meaning -compare dissimilar things to create a connection with the reader and subject | 38 | |
| 5141483970 | Genre | -major category into which literary work fits into - | 39 | |
| 5141484343 | Homily | -serious talk involving spiritual or moral advice -open the reader's conscience | 40 | |
| 5141491435 | Hyperbole | -figure of speech using high amounts of exaggeration -produce irony and catch reader's attention | 41 | |
| 5141491781 | Hypothetical question/example | -statements or questions of something that is imaginary rather than real -gain generalized answer in most such situations in absense with dependable data | 42 | |
| 5141499515 | Imagery | -visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work - apply to total imagery at work | 43 | |
| 5141499516 | Imperative Mood | -grammatical mood that commands or requests -not only stir the reader, but cause action in them too | 44 | |
| 5141500140 | Intensifier | -word/phrase to enhance a word -project confidence and provide assurance in writing | 45 | |
| 5141500520 | Invective | -speech/writing that attacks or insults a person, topic -highlight author's feelings at the time of point | 46 | |
| 5141500521 | Inversion | -normal order of words are reversed -achieve stylistic effects | 47 | |
| 5141500960 | Irony | -contrast between what is said and what is really meant -create humor | 48 | |
| 5141501801 | Jargon | -usage of specific phrases in situations by writer -shows dexterity of writer having knowledge in other spheres. | 49 |
