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| 11599712945 | Analogy | Definition-A comparison of two different things that are similar in some way Example-Socks are to feet as gloves are to hands Picture- |  | 0 |
| 11599718102 | Argument | Definition-A statement put forth and supported by evidence Example-Arguing to prove a point Picture- |  | 1 |
| 11599762436 | Argumentation | Definition-Writing that attempts to prove the validity of a point of view or an idea by presenting reasoned arguments; persuasive writing is a form of argumentation Example-Arguing in form of writing Picture- |  | 2 |
| 11599805104 | active voice | Definition-Expresses an action done by its subject. Example-Kevin hit the ball Picture- |  | 3 |
| 11599862410 | Alliteration | Definition-Repetition of initial consonant sounds Example-Sally sold sea shells at the sea shore Picture- |  | 4 |
| 11599927995 | Allusion | Definition-A reference to another work of literature, person, or event Example-I was suprised his word was not growing like Pinochios nose Picture- |  | 5 |
| 11599969332 | Allegory | Definition-a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. Example-A symbol ( the mockingbird in How to kill a Mocking Bird) Picture- |  | 6 |
| 11755715765 | Ambiguity | Definition-The multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage. Example- |  | 7 |
| 11755724247 | Anaphora | Definition-the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses Example- |  | 8 |
| 11755729335 | Anecdote | Definition-a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person Example- |  | 9 |
| 11755734782 | Anithesis | Definition-a direct opposite, a contrast Example- |  | 10 |
| 11755741038 | Antecedent | Definition-The word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun. Example- |  | 11 |
| 11755745284 | Assumption | Definition-A belief or statement taken for granted without proof. Example-All gods are real |  | 12 |
| 12291024693 | Appositive | A word or phrase that renames a nearby noun or pronoun. | 13 | |
| 12291027373 | Aphorism | A brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life. | 14 | |
| 12291027374 | Bandwagon | A fallacy which assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable. | 15 | |
| 12291030761 | Concrete | hard proof | 16 | |
| 12291075298 | Abstract Diction | words that express general ideas or concepts | 17 | |
| 12291078403 | Conundrum | a confusing and difficult problem or question | 18 | |
| 12363034669 | Denotation | 19 | ||
| 12363034670 | Discourse | 20 | ||
| 12363039014 | diverse | varied | 21 | |
| 12363045196 | emotional appeal | tries to persuade the reader by using words that appeal to the reader's emotions instead of to logic or reason | 22 | |
| 12363050744 | Ethical Appeal | When a writer tries to persuade the audience to respect and believe him or her based on a presentation of image of self through the text. | 23 | |
| 12363056482 | logical appeal | the use of sequence, analysis, organization, and evidence to prove a point and persuade | 24 | |
| 12544819095 | Simile | A comparison of two unlike things using like or as |  | 25 |
| 12544822919 | Metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. |  | 26 |
| 12544829820 | Understatement | the presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is. |  | 27 |
| 12544829821 | Oxymoron | A figure of speech that combines opposite or contradictory terms in a brief phrase. |  | 28 |
| 12544842710 | Personification | A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes |  | 29 |
| 12544845458 | Hyperbole | exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. |  | 30 |
| 13397601610 | Rhetoric | the art of using language effectively and persuasively The article was all just rhetoric nothing more |  | 31 |
| 13397611842 | point of view/Perspective | the perspective from which a story is told The perspective of the article was in third person. |  | 32 |
| 13397615735 | Syntax/Sentence Structure | Short, simple sentences or truncated sentences create tension, haste or urgency; compound or complex sentences are slower, often feature in formal texts. The sentence was full of tense with all of the syntax |  | 33 |
| 13397640929 | Imagery/Details | when the author paints a picture with words; the description is so good that there is a picture created in the mind. Example: The rising sun left a silver trail on the water. |  | 34 |
| 13397644482 | Sarcasm | the use of irony to mock or convey contempt The essay was full of sarcasm so not a bit of it was true. |  | 35 |
| 13397649436 | Diction/Word Choice | the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing. The word choice that the author used were encouraging. |  | 36 |
| 13397649437 | Tone | Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character The tone of the reader was rugged and outgoing. |  | 37 |
| 13397659855 | Thesis/Argument | in an essay or other piece of literature, a thesis is an argument, either overt or implied, that a writer develops and supports. It must express an opinion I couldn't figure out the thesis of the essay. |  | 38 |
