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5004388184Figure of speecha form of expression (as a simile or metaphor) used to convey meaning or heighten effect often by comparing or identifying one thing with another that has a meaning or connotation familiar to the reader or listener0
5004391142Figurative Languagelanguage that contains or uses figures of speech, especially metaphors.1
5004391143Generic Conventionsthis term describes traditions for each genre. these conventions help to define each genre,for example, they differentiate between an essay and journalistic writing or an autobiography and political writing.2
5004393384Genregenre the major category into which a literary work fits. basic divisions of genre are prose, poetry and drama.3
5004393385Homilythis term literally means 'sermon' but more informally, it can include serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice.4
5004395267Hyperbolehyperbole a figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement. Have a comic effect; however, a serious effect is possible.5
5004395280Imagerythe sensory details or figurative language used to describe, arouse emotion, or represent abstractions.[visual, auditory, tactile, gustatory or olfactory imagery.]6
5004397809Inference (Infer)to draw reasonable conclusions from the information presented7
5004397810Invectivean emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language.8
5004402334Irony (Ironic)the contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant; the difference between what appears to be and what actually is true.[three major types include: verbal, situational and dramatic].9

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