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expletive

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a single word, or short phrase, interrupting normal syntax, lending emphasis to the words

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antithesis

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a clear contrasting relationship between two ideas and juxtaposing them, often in parallel structure

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amplification

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repitition of a word or expression while adding more detail to it, expands to make sure the reader understands its importance

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eponym

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substitutes for a particular attribute the name id a famous person recognized for that attribute

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exemplum

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citing an example

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enumeratio

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detailing parts, causes, effects, or consequences to make a point more forcibly

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abstract language

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words that refer to ideas, qualities, attitudes, and conditions that CANNOT be percieved with the senses

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bandwagon

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tactic if inviting the audience to accept an assertion because everybody else does

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concrete language

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words that refer to ovjects, persons, places, or conditions that CAN be perceived with the senses

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Ad Hominem

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making an attack on a person rather than on the person’s argument or particular issue

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equivocation

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using words that have at least two different meanings to support or refute an issue

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false analogy

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a fallacy of compring two things that are not sufficiently alike to be compared

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refutation

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an attack on an opposing point of view in order to lessen its credibility or invalidate it

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fallacy

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an error in reasoning; a false argument

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cacophony

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harsh joining of sounds

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allegory

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using character and story elements symbolically to representnan abstraction in addition to literal meaning

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syntax

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the way an author chooses to join words into groups

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prose

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one of the major divisions of genre (everyday speech)

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deductive reasoning

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specific conclusion from something generally or universally understood to be true

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inductive reasoning

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general conclusion from specific i stances

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polysyndenton

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the deliberate and excessive use of conjunctions in successive words or clauses

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situational irony

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the outcome is contrary to what was expected

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undertone

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the attitude that may be under the obstensible tone of the piece

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wit

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intellectually amusing language that surprises and delights

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In Media Res

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latin for “in the middle of things”; starting a narrative in the middle of the action

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former

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first mentioned of two

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latter

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second mentioned of two

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inference

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reasonable conclusion from the information presented

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allusion

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a short, informal reference to a famous person or event

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consonance

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the repitition of two or more consonants with a change in the intervening vowels

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anthimeria

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a type of pun in which one part of speech is substituted for another; I CANT MATH

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aphorism

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an expression of insight or wisdom

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aporia

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deliberating with oneself; what is the best way to do something?

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jargon

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the soecial language of a profession or group

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epiplexis

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questioning in order to chide, to express grief, or to inveigh

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pleonasm

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the use of superfluous and redundant words, often enriching the thought

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argumentation

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attempts to prove the validity of a point of view or idea by presenting reasoned arguments - NOT A DEBATE

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bildungsroman

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a story aboyt the education or psychological growth of the protagonist; a coming of age

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catachresis

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an extravagant, implied metaphor using words in an alien or unusual way

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colloquialism

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using slang or informalities in speech or writing

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epistrophe

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ending a series of lines, phrases, clauses or sentences with the same word or words

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metonymy

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greek for “changed label”; a figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it

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concession

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admitting defeat in something

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denotation

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dictionary definition or literal meaning of a word or phrase

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connotation

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the implied, suggested meaninf of a word

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register

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varieties of language appropriate to particular social situations (frozen, formal, consultative, casual, intimate)

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Deus ex Machina

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use of an artificial device or continued solution to solve a difficult situation, usually introduced suddenly and unexpectedly

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cosmic irony

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the universe is malicious and is indifferent to human suffering. (character’s purposeful activity and ultimate meaninglessness)

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diction

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refers to the writer’s word choices, with regards to correctness, clearness, and effectiveness

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dogmatism

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established belief or doctrine, usually religions, which CANNOT be refuted or argued

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loose sentence

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independent clause goes at the BEGINNING of a sentence

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periodic sentence

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independent clause goes at the END of a sentence

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oxymoron

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greek for “pointedly foolish”, figure of speech where the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox (jumbo shrimp)

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absolute

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words or terms that leave no negotiation or exception

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anaphora

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repitition if the same expression is repeated and the beginning of two or more lines, clauses, or sentences

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description

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a mode of discourse used to present detailed observation and sensory detail

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A E S T H E T I C

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pertaining to the value of art for its own sake or for form; not necessarily useful, but beautiful

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dramatic irony

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audience knows more than the characters

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epistolary

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a piece of literature contained in or carried on by letters

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anachronism

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an error in chronology

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euphemism

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substitution of an agreeable or at least non-offensive expression for one whose plainer meaning might be harsh or unpleasant

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euphony

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a succession of harmonious sounds used in poetry or prose; opposite of CACOPHONY

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explication

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the art of interpreting or discovering the meaning of a text

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anecdote

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short narrative detailing particulars of an interesting episode or event

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satire

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a work that targets human vices and follies or social situations and conventions for reform or ridicule

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implicit

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implied, rather than expressly stated

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explicit

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fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated; leaving nothing merely implied

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extended metaphor

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a metephor developed at length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work

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persona

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the voice or figure of the author who tells and structures the story; the persona telling the story is not necessarily the personality and voice of tee author

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antecedent

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a word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun

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apesiopesis

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stopping abruptly and leaving a statement unfinished

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ambiguity

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the multiple meanings either intentional or unintentional, or a word, phrase, sentence, ir passage

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foil

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a person or thing that makes another seem better by contrast

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homily

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literally means “sermon”, but can include any serious talk, speech, ir lecture involving moral or spiritual advice

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paralipsis

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a technique of drawing attention to something by claiming no to mention it

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