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14705651924Connotationthe implied or associative meaning of a word0
14705651925MetonymyA metaphor in which an object is used to describe something that's closely related to it1
14705717975DictionA writer's or speaker's choice of words2
14705717976antecedentThe word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun.3
14705717977HyperboleUse of exaggeration to make a point4
14705717978AmbiguityThe multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage.5
14705717979PathosAppeal to emotion6
14705717980Ethoscredibility7
14705717981IronyA contrast between expectation and reality8
14705717982Anaphorathe repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses9
14705717983Antithesisthe direct opposite, a sharp contrast10
14705717984ImageryDescription that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)11
14705717985Ellipsisthree periods (...) indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation12
14705717986SyntaxThe arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.13
14705717987targetAudience14
14705717988Allusionan expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.15
14705717989anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person, used to demonstrate a point16
14705717990Metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.17
14705717991AnalogyA similarity or comparison between two different things or the relationship between them.18
14705717992AphorismA brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.19
14705717993Parallelismsimilarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or clauses20
14705717994Thesisa short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay and is developed, supported, and explained in the text by means of examples and evidence.21
14705717995claimAn assertion, usually supported by evidence22
14705717996SatireA literary work that criticizes human misconduct and ridicules vices, stupidities, and follies.23
14705717997Themea unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work24
14705717998ParadoxA statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.25
14705717999extended metaphorA metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work.26
14705718000Polysyndetonthe use, for rhetorical effect, of more conjunctions than is necessary or natural27
14705718001Juxtapositionthe fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.28
14705718002PersuasionA kind of speaking or writing that is intended to influence people's actions.29
14705718003audiencethe listener, viewer, or reader of a text30
14705718004Rhetoricthe art of using language effectively and persuasively31

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