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| 15288529709 | Denotation | The strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word, devoid of any emotion, attitude, or color. (Opposite of connotation.) | 0 | |
| 15288532450 | Diction | Refers to the writer's word choices, especially with regard to their correctness, clearness, or effectiveness. | 1 | |
| 15288537784 | Didactic | Literally means "teaching." These words have the primary aim of teaching or instructing, especially the teaching of moral or ethical principles. | 2 | |
| 15288546129 | Euphemism | Greek for "good speech." 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. | 3 | |
| 15288557790 | Extended Metaphor | A metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work. | 4 | |
| 15288584885 | Figurative Language | Writing or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid. | 5 | |
| 15288587581 | Figure of Speech | A device used to produce figurative language. Many compare dissimilar things. Usually Include apostrophe, hyperbole, irony, metaphor, oxymoron, paradox, personification, simile, synecdoche, and understatement. | 6 | |
| 15288595233 | Generic Conventions | Describes traditions for each genre. These conventions help to define each genre. For example, they differentiate an essay and journalistic writing or an autobiography and political writing. | 7 | |
| 15288604354 | Genre | The major category into which a literary work fits. Examples include prose, drama, poetry, nonfiction, fiction, lyrics, etc. | 8 | |
| 15288616908 | Homily | This term literally means "sermon," but more informally, it can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice. | 9 |
