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14691068223Alliterationthe repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of the consecutive words0
14691074606allusion- an indirect reference to something literary, biblical, historical or cultural1
14691076757Analogyan extended comparison between two seemingly different things2
14691078794Anaphora- the repetition of words at the beginning of successive clauses3
14691082151Annotationexplanatory or critical notes added to a text4
14691087001Antecedentthe noun to which a later pronoun refers5
14691092870Antithesisparallel structure that juxtaposes contrasting ideas6
14691098144Aphorism- a short, astute statement of general truth7
14691101863Archaic dictionthe use of words common to an earlier time period8
14691104884Audienceone's listener or readership; those to whom a speech or piece of writing is addressed9
14691106284ClaimAn assertion, usually supported by evidence10
14691109650Colloquial/isma use of informal or conversational language11
14691111255Concessionreluctant acknowledgement or yielding12
14691114734Connotationthat which is implied by the word, as opposed to the word's literal meaning13
14691116306Denotation -the literal meaning of a word14
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