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| 9179694490 | parody | Definition: a work which imitates another in a ridiculous manner Ex: Spaceballs(spoof on Star Wars Movies) |  | 0 |
| 9179694491 | syntax | Definition: the rules for combining words into grammatically sensible sentences in a given language Ex: Incorrect - While watching a movie, people who text on their phone are very annoying. Correct - People who text on their phone while watching a movie are very annoying. |  | 1 |
| 9179698581 | antithesis | Definition: the direct opposite, a sharp contrast Ex: One small step for man, one big jump for mankind |  | 2 |
| 9179698582 | ethos | Definition: beliefs or character of a group Ex: Credibility |  | 3 |
| 9179708476 | metonymy | Definition: substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it Ex: The McDonald's Sign (Symbol For The Fast Food Restaurant, McDonalds) |  | 4 |
| 9179715784 | onomatopeia | Definition: formation or use of words that imitate sounds of the actions they refer to Ex: Quack Quack |  | 5 |
| 9179718779 | alliteration | Definitiobn: use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse Ex: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers... |  | 6 |
| 9179718780 | euphemism | Definition: an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive Ex: passed away vs. died |  | 7 |
| 9179721682 | hyperbole | Definition: A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor Ex: This dress makes me look like a whale. |  | 8 |
| 9179725943 | elegiac/elegy | Definition: expressing sorrow or lamentation Ex: eulogy |  | 9 |
| 9179731715 | pathos | Definition: Appeal to emotion Ex: The Scarlet Letter |  | 10 |
| 9179731716 | speaker | Definition: the person who is presenting an oral message to a listener Ex: Teacher |  | 11 |
| 9179731717 | mood | Definition: Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader Ex: sad, happy, angry |  | 12 |
| 9179736816 | understatement | Definition: the presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is. Ex: It's no big deal... |  | 13 |
| 9179736817 | allusion | Definition: A reference to another work of literature, person, or event Ex: You're A Regular Einstein |  | 14 |
| 9179739663 | exposition | Definition: a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic Ex: Billy will be an astronaut in the near future. |  | 15 |
| 9179758032 | ad hominem argument | Definition: an argument attacking an individual's character rather than his or her position on an issue Ex: You cant go to law school, your brother is a criminal. |  | 16 |
| 9179752138 | rhetorical purpose | Definition: Use of a technique by an author or speaker to influence the audience. Ex: The author wrote this story to make the reader think about what he/she could have done to save the dolphin. |  | 17 |
| 9179748298 | rhetorical devices | Definition: techniques writers use to enhance their arguments and communicate more effectively Ex: Figurative Language, Imagery, Syntax... |  | 18 |
| 9179744927 | rhetorical strategy | Definition: various strategies and appeals that writers use to persuade Ex: alliteration, rhetorical question |  | 19 |
