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8927914740AnecdoteA brief narration often used to illustrate an idea or make a point0
8927914741CircumlocutionLiterally "talking around" a subject I.e. discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject1
8927914742ConnotationThe suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase2
8927914743CynicOne who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct3
8927914744DenotationThe dictionary definition of a word4
8927914745ExposeA factual piece of writing that reveals weakness, faults, frailties, or other shortcomings5
8927914746InectiveA direct verbal assault; a denunciation; casting a blame on someone or something6
8927914747MalapropismA confused use of words in which the appropriate word is replaced by one with a similar sound but inappropriate meaning7
8927914748Parallel structure (parallelism)The structure required for expressing two or more grammatical elements of equal rank. Coordinate ideas, compared and contrasted ideas, and correlative constructions, call for parallel construction.8
8927914749RhetoricThe art of effective or persuasive speaking, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques; language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience, but often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content9

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