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14776908429monosyllabichaving only one syllable0
14776908430polysyllabichaving many syllables1
14776908431euphoniouspleasing to the ear2
14776908432cacophonousharsh-sounding, raucous, discordant, dissonant3
14776908433literaltaking words in their usual or most basic sense4
14776908434figurativedeparting from a literal use of words; metaphorical.5
14776908435Denotativedictionary definition6
14776908436ConnotativeThe ideas or concepts a word suggests in addition to its literal meaning7
14776908437Pedestrian dictionuse of words that are commonplace and unimaginative8
14776908438pedanticprecision, formalism, accuracy, and minute details in order to make an arrogant and ostentatious show of learning9
14776908439vulgaritylanguage deficient in taste and refinement10
14776929902slanga type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.11
14776929903ColliquialThe use of slang or informalities in speech or writing. Used in ordinary or familiar conversation12
14776929904Jargonspecial words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.13
14776929905Clichéa phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.14
14776929906Hyperboleexaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.15
14776929907AssonanceRepetition of a vowel sound within two or more words in close proximity16
14776929908ConsonanceRepetition of a consonant sound within two or more words in close proximity.17
14776929909Alliterationthe occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.18
14776929910Onomomatopoeiaword which imitates the natural sound of a thing19
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