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| 7223751983 | connotation | the idea or feeling that a word invokes (the abstract meaning or intention of a term) | 0 | |
| 7223753366 | detail | a part of a whole, a small And subordinate part, the small elements that collectively constitute a work of art | 1 | |
| 7223754909 | diction | the choice and use of words and phrases in speech and writing | 2 | |
| 7223757145 | figurative language | using figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive and impactful (go beyond the literal meaning of words) | 3 | |
| 7223758938 | imagery | visually descriptive or figurative language, visual symbolism, formation of mental images, figures | 4 | |
| 7223760188 | pacing | moving a story forward at a certain speed (controls speed and rhythm)... can show now time elapses and aging | 5 | |
| 7223762199 | point of view | the narrator's position in relation to the story being told | 6 | |
| 7223764020 | scheme | a change in standard word order or pattern | 7 | |
| 7223764844 | shift | when speakers or writers alter their style or tone n a piece... accompanied by a shift in focus (between rhetorical modes or one frame of reference to another) | 8 | |
| 7223766666 | syntax | the actual way in which words and sentences are placed together in the writing | 9 | |
| 7223768473 | tone | the perspective or attitude that the author adopts with regards to a specific character, place or development | 10 | |
| 7223769870 | trope | figure of speech intended to express meanings of words differently than their literal meanings (a phrase, a word, or an image used to create artistic effects) | 11 | |
| 7223773995 | ad hominum | commenting on or against an opponent, to undermine him instead of his arguments | 12 | |
| 7223776582 | allegory | abstract ideas and principles are described in terms of characters, figures and events | 13 | |
| 7223778805 | allusion | a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance | 14 | |
| 7223780452 | alliteration | number of words, having the same consonant sound, occur close together in a series | 15 | |
| 7223782908 | anadiplosis | the repetition of the last word of a preceding clause (ex. when I give, I give myself) | 16 | |
| 7223784409 | analogy | a comparison in which an idea or a thing is compared to another thing that is quite different from it | 17 | |
| 7223785860 | anaphora | the deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect | 18 | |
| 7223787272 | anecdote | short and interesting story or an amusing event often proposed to support or demonstrate some point (extensive range of tails and stories) | 19 | |
| 7223790932 | antithesis | two opposite ideas are put together in a sentence to achieve a contrasting effect (emphasizes contrast by parallel structures of the contrasted phases or clauses) | 20 | |
| 7223793703 | apostrophe | the writer detaches himself from the reality and addresses an imaginary character in his speech | 21 | |
| 7223795192 | aphorism | a statement of truth or opinion expressed in a concise and witty manner (often applied to philosophical, moral and literary principles) | 22 | |
| 7223797747 | asyndeton | the author purposefully leaves out conjunctions in the sentence, while maintaining the grammatical accuracy ( reduce, reuse, recycle) | 23 | |
| 7223800384 | cacophony | the use of words with sharp, harsh, hissing and unmelodious sounds primarily those of consonants to achieve desired results | 24 | |
| 7223802919 | chiasmus/antimetabole | two phrases that are parallel but inverted of each other (you like it; it likes you) | 25 | |
| 7223804238 | colloquialism | the use of informal words, phrases or even slang in a piece of writing (what's up? for realism in some fiction) | 26 | |
| 7223806100 | conceit | metaphor that compares two very unlike things in a surprising and clever way, often extended metaphor that dominate an entire passage or poem | 27 | |
| 7223808369 | cumulative sentence | an independent clause followed by a series of subordinate constructions that gather details about a person, place, event, or idea | 28 | |
| 7223810292 | denotation | literal or dictionary meanings of a word in contrast to its connotative or associated meanings | 29 | |
| 7225524993 | didactic | intended to teach, often a moral lesson (information and instruction along with pleasure and entertainment) | 30 | |
| 7225525837 | double entendre | figure of speech that might have multiple senses, interpretations or two different meanings that could be understood in two different ways (straightforward vs ironic) | 31 | |
| 7225528656 | ellipses | omit some parts of a sentence or event, which gives the reader a chance to fill in the gaps; helps in advancing the story | 32 | |
| 7225529738 | epiphany | the moment in the story where a character achieves realization, awareness or a feeling of knowledge after which events are seen through the prism of this new light | 33 | |
| 7225535533 | epithet | a descriptive literary device that describes a place, thing, or a person in such a way that it helps in making the characteristics of a person, thing, or place more prominent than they actually are | 34 | |
| 7225538678 | epistrophe | the repetition of phrases or words at the end of the clauses or sentences | 35 | |
| 7225541324 | ethos | represents credibility or an ethical appeal which involves persuasion by the character involved | 36 | |
| 7225544487 | euphemism | polite, indirect expressions which replace words and phrases considered harsh and impolite or which suggest something unpleasant | 37 | |
| 7225547651 | genre | the type of art, literature, or music characterized by a specific form, content and style | 38 | |
| 7225549160 | homily | a sermon or speech that a religious person or priest delivers before a group of people to offer them moral correction (primary purpose is spiritual edification) | 39 | |
| 7225552027 | hyperbole | an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis (it weighs a ton!) | 40 | |
| 7225553018 | invective | speech or writing that attacks, insults, or denounces a person, topic, or institution, the use of abusive language | 41 | |
| 7225556368 | irony | words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different fro the actual meanings of the words | 42 | |
| 7225564820 | juxtaposition | two or more ideas places, characters and their actions are placed side by side in a narrative or a poem for the purpose of developing comparisons and contrasts | 43 | |
| 7228812467 | litotes | employs an understatement by using double negatives (positive statement is expressed by negating its opposite expressions) | 44 | |
| 7228815377 | logos | persuade the targeted audience by employing reason or logic (mostly the utilization of inductive and deductive reasoning methods) | 45 | |
| 7228816475 | malapropism | a use of an incorrect word in place of a similar sounding word that results in a nonsensical and humorous expression | 46 | |
| 7228817990 | metaphor | makes an implicit, implied or hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated but share some common characteristics | 47 | |
| 7228819519 | metonymy/synecdoche | replaces the name of a thing with the name of something else with which it is closely associated | 48 | |
| 7228821301 | motif | an object or idea that repeats itself throughout a literary work | 49 | |
| 7228900919 | non sequitur | include the statements, sayings and conclusions that do not follow the fundamental principles of logic and reason (difference is created between the principle idea and the conclusion, which finally leads to a fallacy) | 50 | |
| 7228903052 | onomatopoeia | a word that imitates the natural sounds of a thing (creates a sound effect that mimics the thing described) | 51 | |
| 7228904476 | oxymoron | two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect (common: combination of an adjective proceeded by a noun with contrasting meanings - living death) | 52 | |
| 7228906341 | paraleipsis | a passing over with brief mention in order to emphasize rhetorically the suggestiveness of what is omitted | 53 | |
| 7228907165 | parallelism | the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same; or similar in their construction, sound, meaning or meter (adds balance, rhythm, and flow) | 54 | |
| 7228908348 | parody | initiation of a particular writer, artist or a genre, exaggerating it deliberately to produce a comic effect | 55 | |
| 7228909792 | paradox | a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or silly but may include a latent truth, used to illustrate an opinion or statement contrary to accepted traditional ideas | 56 | |
| 7228911930 | pathos | quality of an experience in life or a work of art that stirs up emotions of pity, sympathy and sorrow (convincing people with an argument drawn out through an emotional response) | 57 | |
| 7228915771 | pedantic | someone who is concerned with precision, formalism, accuracy, minute details in order to make an arrogant and ostentatious show of learning | 58 | |
| 7228916805 | periodic sentence | has the main clause or predicate at the end of the sentence (used for emphasis and can be persuasive) | 59 | |
| 7228918926 | personification | a thing, an idea or an animal is given human attributes | 60 | |
| 7228920078 | polysyndeton | stylistic device in which several coordinating conjunctions are used in succession in order to achieve an artistic effect | 61 | |
| 7228920992 | prolepsis | the representation or assumption of a future act or development as if presently existing or accomplished (flash-forward) | 62 | |
| 7228921974 | repetition | repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer | 63 | |
| 7228923139 | sarcasm | meant to mock with often satirical or ironic remarks with a purpose to amuse and hurt someone or some section of society simultaneously | 64 | |
| 7228924888 | satire | to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule | 65 | |
| 7228927045 | simile | makes a comparison using the words "like" or "as" | 66 | |
| 7228927485 | style | the way a writer writes (depends on syntax, word choice, and tone) | 67 | |
| 7228928348 | syllogism | starts an argument with a reference to something general and from this it draws conclusion about something more specific | 68 | |
| 7228928936 | symbol | an object or word that represents an abstract idea | 69 | |
| 7228929780 | synaesthesia | technique adopted by writers to present ideas, characters or places in such a manner that they appeal to more than one sense like hearing, seeing, smell at a given time | 70 | |
| 7228930146 | tautology | repetitive use of phrases or words which have similar meanings | 71 | |
| 7228933395 | understatement | intentionally make a situation seem less important than it really is | 72 | |
| 7228933888 | vernacular | literary genre that uses daily used language in writing and speaking (word refers to writing/speaking of the public) | 73 | |
| 7228935636 | wit | a clever expression of thought; whether harmless or aggressive, with or without any disparaging intent toward something or someone | 74 | |
| 7228936435 | zeugma/syllepsis | a word, usually a verb or an adjective, applies to more than one noun, blending together grammatically and logically different ideas | 75 |
