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28 Cards in this Set
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Allusion |
Definition: an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference Example: She was a Jennie Finch pitcher |
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Apostrophe |
Definition: a punctuation mark ( ’ ) used to indicate either possession or the omission of letters or numbers Example: Don't throw the glasses into the sink |
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Anaphora |
Definition: the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses Example: It flew across the barn, it flew across the yard, it flew across the street, and it flew back to its nest |
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Epistrphe |
Definition: the repetition of a word at the end of successive clauses or sentences Example: When did they say it, how did they say it, why did they say it? |
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Alliteration |
Definition: the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words Example: The bouncing beagle bounded down the byway full of bouncing energy |
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Repitition |
Definition: the action of repeating something that has already been said or written Example: I don't want to. I don't have to. |
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Metaphor |
Definition: a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable Example: She was a bolt of lightning flashing around the bases |
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Simile |
Definition: a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid using like or as Example: The frog was like a spring, bouncing around and springing again once it landed |
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Dialect |
Definition: a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group Example: I reckon y'all better be comin' down for the feast tonight |
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Paradox |
Definition: a statement that is self contradictory because it often contains two statements that are both true, but in general, cannot both be true at the same time Example: Who scream at the top of their lungs, but can also hold a silence |
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Oxymoron |
Definition: a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction Example: The burning cold of the air stung her eyes and throat as she staggered through the snow |
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Symbolism |
Definition: an artistic and poetic movement or style using symbolic images and indirect suggestion to express mystical ideas, emotions, and states of mind Example: The gloomy and rainy clouds outside was a perfect start to the day I dreaded, school picture day |
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Theme |
Definition: the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic Example: Scared, anxious, excited, worried, foolish, smart, depressing |
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Appeal |
Definition: make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public Example: "As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results." |
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Rhetorical Question |
Definition: a question that you ask without expecting an answer Example: Why do things always happen to me? |
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Syntax |
Definition: the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language Example: "Thee, Shepherd, thee the woods and desert caves,With wild thyme and the gadding vine o’ergrown,And all their echoes mourn” |
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Assonance |
Definition: in poetry, the repetition of the sound of a vowel or diphthong in nonrhyming stressed syllables near enough to each other for the echo to be discernible Example: The men sell wedding jewelry |
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Consonance |
Definition: agreement it compatibility between opinions or actions Example: Shelley sells sea shells by the sea shore |
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Diction |
Definition: the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing Example: "An, happy, happy boughs; that cannot shed your leaves, nor ever bid the spring adieu." |
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Connotation |
Definition: an idea of feeling that a word evokes on addition to its literal or primary meaning Example: The swan gracefully swam across the lake |
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Denotation |
Definition: the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests Example: the dove was a symbol of peace over the land |
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Tone |
Definition: the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc. Example: How could you betray me? |
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Imagery |
Definition: visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work Example: The beautiful yellow flowers in the meadow blew in the breeze |
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Personification |
Definition: the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form Example: the chair screamed as I sat down in it |
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Hyperbole |
Definition: exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally Example: It took me forever to get this one! |
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Ethos |
Definition: the credibility of a person used in persuasion Example: I've been studying this for 5 years, I can do this |
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Pathos |
Definition: a quality that evokes pity or sadness Example: All those animals that are dying out there are just like your beloved pets, but they could be saved now if you donate today |
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Logos |
Definition: used to persuade using logic, facts and evidence Example: I took a picture of you stealing the cooking, so you better fess up now and admit to it |
