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| 5379397878 | Denotation | The strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word, devoid of any emotion, attitude, or color | 0 | |
| 5379443075 | Diacope | Repetition of a word or phrase after an intervening word or phrase | 1 | |
| 5379550516 | Diction | Related to style, this refers writer's word choices, especially with regard to their correctness, clearness, or effectiveness | 2 | |
| 5379620696 | Didactic | Works to have the primary aim of teaching or instructing, especially in teaching of moral or ethical principles | 3 | |
| 5379682597 | Enumeratio | Figure of amplification in which a subjects divided into constituents parts or details, and may include a listing of causes, effects, problems, solutions, conditions, and consequences | 4 | |
| 5386142057 | Expletive | Figure of emphases in which a single word or short phrase, usually interrupting speech, is used to lend emphasis to the words on either side | 5 | |
| 5386151476 | Euphemism | A more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept; may be used to adhere to standards of social or political correctness or to add humor or ironic understatement | 6 | |
| 5386160379 | Exposition | One of the four chief types of composition, the purpose is to explain something; in drama it is used as introductory material | 7 | |
| 5386170081 | Extended Metaphor | Developed at great length, occurring frequently throughout the work | 8 | |
| 5386177107 | Figurative Language | Writing or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid | 9 | |
| 5386489957 | Figure of Speech | A device used to produce figurate language; many compare dissimilar things | 10 | |
| 5386494348 | Generic Conventions | This terms describes traditions for each genre; they differentiate and essay snd journalistic writing or an auto biography and political writing | 11 | |
| 5386504585 | Genre | The major category into which a literary work fits; the basis divisions of literature are prose, poetry, and drama | 12 | |
| 5386511799 | Homily | Literally means "sermon", but more informally can mean series talk, speech, or lecture involving spiritual advice | 13 | |
| 5396072285 | Hyperbole | A figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement; often have a comic effect | 14 | |
| 5396076829 | Hypophora | Figure of reasoning in which one or more questions are asked and then answered raising and responding to one's own questions | 15 | |
| 5396084224 | Imagery | The sensory details of figurative language used to describe, arouse emotion, or represent abstractions (uses the five senses) | 16 |
