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| 14920385678 | analogy | a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification. |  | 0 |
| 14920422578 | argument vs argumentation | "Argument" is mainly a fight, a quarrel, which happens due to "X" reason. Whereas, "argumentation" refers mainly to a discussion of different proposals, as a debate. |  | 1 |
| 14920432304 | active voice | The active voice describes a sentence where the subject performs the action stated by the verb. It follows a clear subject + verb + object construct that's easy to read. In fact, sentences constructed in the active voice add impact to your writing. |  | 2 |
| 14920440918 | Alliteration | the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. |  | 3 |
| 14920454100 | allusion | an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. |  | 4 |
| 14920454101 | Allegory | a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. |  | 5 |
| 15038427201 | Ambiguity | The multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage. |  | 6 |
| 15038431200 | Anaphora | the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses |  | 7 |
| 15038437862 | anecdote | a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person |  | 8 |
| 15038441557 | Antithesis | the direct opposite, a sharp contrast |  | 9 |
| 15038446189 | antecedent | The word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun. |  | 10 |
| 15038450556 | assumption | A belief or statement taken for granted without proof. |  | 11 |
| 15083222293 | Apostrophe | A figure of speech that directly addresses an absent or imaginary person or a personified abstraction, such as liberty or love. |  | 12 |
| 15083241473 | caricature | an exaggerated portrayal of one's features |  | 13 |
| 15083248303 | Defend, challenge, or qualify | support, attack, or determine conditions |  | 14 |
| 15083254299 | Euphemism | An indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant |  | 15 |
| 15083258831 | epigram | a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation |  | 16 |
| 15221950634 | Appositive | A word or phrase that renames a nearby noun or pronoun. |  | 17 |
| 15221957152 | Aphorism | A brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life. |  | 18 |
| 15221965068 | Bandwagon | A fallacy which assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable. |  | 19 |
| 15221981082 | concrete vs abstract diction | Abstract diction or abstract imagery is the language (words and phrases) we use to describe qualities that cannot be perceived with our five senses (sight, touch, smell, taste and hearing). For example, calling something pleasant or pleasing is abstract, while calling something yellow or sour is concrete. | 20 | |
| 15221996115 | conundrum | a difficult problem |  | 21 |
