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Absolute construction
A verbal phrase that is acting as a modifier but is not modifying any particular part of the sentence.
EX.Considering the location, the house is a pretty good deal.
Allusion
A reference to a historical person, place, or event outside the story.
Assonance
Repetition of the same sound in words close to each other.
EX. Or hear old triton blow his wreathed horn.
Apostrophe
A figure of speech in which the speaker or writer addresses someone or something who Is either present or absent
EX. Oh, Joe DiMaggio,where did you go
Cliche
Is an expression, idea,or element of artistic work that has been overused to the point of loosing its meaning or effect.
Description
A statement, picture in words, or account that describes.
Diction
Style of speaking or writting as dependent upon choice of words.
Denotation
The literal dictionary meaning of a word.
Grotesque
Distorting the natural to a way that seems over exaggerated
Internal monologue
Internal experience of a character (their inner voice)
Logos
Logical or fact in a piece of writting
Ethos
Ethical part of writting that shows the type of person you are.
Pathos
Emotional part of a piece of writting that gets the audience to connect emotionally with a topic.
Pacing
The manipulation of time.
Periodic sentence
Withholds the main meaning of a sentence until the end.
EX. In opening minds, installing values, and creating opportunities,education has no equal.
