Rhetorical Terms #11-20 Flashcards
1
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Colloquial
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informal language, familiral tone
2
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Conceit
A
an unusual comparison, analogy or metaphor
3
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Connotation
A
the non-literal association to a word, tone
4
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Denotation
A
the literal meaning of a word
5
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Diction
A
style of the author’s words
6
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Didactic
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writing for instructional or teaching purposes
7
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Euphemism
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the polite version of something
8
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Extended Metaphor
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a metaphor developed throughout a literary work
9
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Figurative Language
A
writing or speech not meant to carry literal meaning
10
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Figure of Speech
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A literary device used to produce figurative language
