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| 14701240909 | Diction | the word choices made by a writer | 0 | |
| 14701242944 | Figurative Language | language employing one or more figures of speech (simile, metaphor, imagery, etc.) | 1 | |
| 14701243656 | Rhetoric | the art of presenting ideas in a clear, effective, and persuasive manner | 2 | |
| 14701244791 | Rhetorical Devices | literary techniques used to heighten the effectiveness of expression | 3 | |
| 14701245132 | Structure | the arrangement or framework of a sentence, paragraph, or entire work | 4 | |
| 14701245133 | Style | the choices a writer makes; the combination of distinctive features of a literary work | 5 | |
| 14701246219 | Syntax | The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language. | 6 | |
| 14701246905 | Theme | the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic. | 7 | |
| 14701246906 | Thesis | the primary position taken by a writer or speaker | 8 | |
| 14701246907 | Tone | A writer's attitude toward his or her subject matter revealed through diction, figurative language, and organization on the sentence and global levels. | 9 | |
| 14701246908 | Absolute | complete; totally unlimited; certain | 10 | |
| 14701247434 | Allegory | A literary work in which characters, objects, or actions represent abstractions | 11 | |
| 14701248162 | Allusion | an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. | 12 | |
| 14701248163 | Analogy | A comparison of two different things that are similar in some way | 13 | |
| 14701248164 | Anecdote | A brief narrative that focuses on a particular incident or event. | 14 | |
| 14701248165 | Aphorism | A brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life. | 15 | |
| 14701248930 | Argumentation | one of the four forms of discourse which uses logic, ethics, and emotional appeals (logos, ethos, pathos) to develop an effective means to convince the reader to think or act in a certain way. | 16 | |
| 14701248931 | Climax | the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex. | 17 | |
| 14701249574 | Colloguialism | informal words or expressions not usually acceptable in formal writing | 18 | |
| 14701249575 | Concrete Details | details that relate to or describe actual, specific things or events | 19 | |
| 14701249576 | Connotation | All the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests | 20 | |
| 14701250088 | Deductive Reasoning | the process of applying a general statement to specific facts or situations | 21 | |
| 14701250089 | Denotation | the literal meaning of a word | 22 | |
| 14701250090 | Dialect | a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group. | 23 | |
| 14701250679 | Didactic Statement | having the primary purpose of teaching or instructing. Ex: "I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors." Barack Obama | 24 | |
| 14701250680 | Ethos | beliefs or character of a group | 25 | |
| 14701250681 | Euphemism | a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. | 26 | |
| 14701251251 | Hyperbole | exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. | 27 | |
| 14701251252 | Idiom | a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words | 28 | |
| 14701251672 | Imagery | visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work. | 29 | |
| 14701251673 | Inductive Reasoning | reasoning from detailed facts to general principles | 30 | |
| 14701251674 | Inference | A conclusion one can draw from the presented details. | 31 | |
| 14701251675 | Irony | the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. | 32 | |
| 14701251994 | Jargon | nonsensical talk; specialized language | 33 | |
| 14701251995 | Juxtaposition | the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect. | 34 | |
| 14701251996 | Logos | an appeal based on logic or reason | 35 | |
| 14701252378 | Maxim | A concise statement, often offering advice; an adage | 36 | |
| 14701252379 | 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. | 37 | |
| 14701252738 | non sequitur | an idea that does not follow | 38 | |
| 14701252380 | Mood | How the reader feels about the text while reading. | 39 | |
| 14701253168 | Paradox | a contradiction or dilemma | 40 | |
| 14701253169 | Parody | A work that closely imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule. | 41 | |
| 14701253170 | Pathos | a quality that evokes pity or sadness | 42 | |
| 14701253724 | Rhetorical Question | figure of speech in the form of a question posed for rhetorical effect rather than for the purpose of getting an answer | 43 | |
| 14701253725 | Sarcasm | harsh, cutting language or tone intended to ridicule | 44 | |
| 14701253726 | Scheme | A pattern of words or sentence construction used for rhetorical effect. | 45 | |
| 14701254199 | Trope | a figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression | 46 | |
| 14701254689 | Understatement | A statement that says less than what is meant | 47 | |
| 14701254690 | Vernacular | the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region. | 48 | |
| 14701256781 | Satire | the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. | 49 |
