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14835742837Allusiona reference to another work of literature, person, or event0
14835744724Anecdotea short and amusing/interesting story about a real incident or person1
14835748484Dictiona writer's choice of words2
14835751959Syntaxthe arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences3
14835754044Hyperboleexaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally4
14835755200Imagerydescription that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)5
14835756718Ironythe use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning6
14835761474Juxtapositionplacement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts7
14835762658Oxymorona figure of speech that combines opposite or contradictory terms in a brief phrase8
14835765819Paradoxa statement that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth9
14835800726Parallelismphrases of a similar construction/meaning placed side by side, balancing each other10
14835810925Personificationa figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes11
14835813820Tonea writer's attitude toward their subject matter12
14835815830Implicitimplied, rather than expressly stated13
14835831993Explicitclearly stated or shown14
14835833215Exigencean issue, problem, or situation that prompts someone to write or speak15
14835838041Bolsterto support or improve something16
14835852530Characterizeto describe the character or special qualities of someone or something17
14835865239Fosterhelp develop, help grow18
14835866994IntensifyTo increase, strengthen, or deepen19
14835875785Qualifyreach a necessary standard; limit the meaning of something stated20
14835879817Championto defend or support21
14835883906DispelTo clear away; to remove or get rid of22
14835888002Purportto present an intention that is often false23
14835896414LegitimizeTo give credit or recognition24

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